2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,453 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,453 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    668 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.5%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.2%
  2. Suspension16.0%
  3. Body & chassis13.5%
  4. Brakes11.1%
  5. Tyres7.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  8. Steering4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.3%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure10.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%

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: 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 2012 Peugeot 207?

In 2024, 53.6% of 2012 Peugeot 207 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,453 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Peugeot 207?

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

Is the 2012 Peugeot 207 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).