2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Peugeot 1007 MOT pass rate and common faults

111 MOT tests in 2024. 56.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.8%
Failed or needed repairs43.2%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 111 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.9%
  2. Brakes19.8%
  3. Body & chassis14.4%
  4. Suspension13.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.1%
  7. Tyres6.3%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2008 Peugeot 1007?

In 2024, 56.8% of 2008 Peugeot 1007 cars passed their MOT first time, across 111 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Peugeot 1007?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Peugeot 1007 reliable at MOT time?

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