2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate and common faults

17,976 MOT tests in 2024. 49.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.8%
Failed or needed repairs50.2%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,976 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.6%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    1,147 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.9%
  2. Suspension25.4%
  3. Brakes17.5%
  4. Body & chassis17.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks14.3%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.0%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 207?

In 2024, 49.8% of 2007 Peugeot 207 cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,976 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Peugeot 207?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Peugeot 207 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).