2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Peugeot 107 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,915 MOT tests in 2024. 50.1% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.1%
Failed or needed repairs49.9%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,915 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.2%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.5%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.4%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    90 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics48.9%
  2. Brakes23.8%
  3. Suspension20.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.9%
  5. Body & chassis12.0%
  6. Tyres8.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.3%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 107?

In 2024, 50.1% of 2005 Peugeot 107 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,915 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Peugeot 107?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Peugeot 107 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).