2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate and common faults

21,131 MOT tests in 2024. 50.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time50.8%
Failed or needed repairs49.2%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,131 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.7%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    1,114 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics45.7%
  2. Suspension18.2%
  3. Body & chassis15.2%
  4. Brakes11.2%
  5. Tyres8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  8. Steering6.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure9.9%

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: 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 2011 Peugeot 207?

In 2024, 50.8% of 2011 Peugeot 207 cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,131 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Peugeot 207?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Peugeot 207 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).