2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Peugeot 1007 MOT pass rate and common faults

505 MOT tests in 2024. 53.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.7%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 505 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.3%
  2. Horn: not working4.4%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.3%
  2. Suspension23.6%
  3. Brakes15.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  5. Tyres9.1%
  6. Body & chassis6.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Peugeot 1007?

In 2024, 53.7% of 2005 Peugeot 1007 cars passed their MOT first time, across 505 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Peugeot 1007?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; horn: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Peugeot 1007 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).