2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Peugeot 1007 MOT pass rate and common faults

501 MOT tests in 2024. 61.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time61.3%
Failed or needed repairs38.7%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 501 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%
    21 marked dangerous
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%
  9. Washers: not working2.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.1%
  2. Suspension15.8%
  3. Brakes11.2%
  4. Tyres6.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  6. Body & chassis5.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  8. Steering2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2007 Peugeot 1007?

In 2024, 61.3% of 2007 Peugeot 1007 cars passed their MOT first time, across 501 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Peugeot 1007?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Peugeot 1007 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).