2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate and common faults

984 MOT tests in 2024. 66.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time66.2%
Failed or needed repairs33.8%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 984 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam6.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure2.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    27 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    32 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.0%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.6%
  2. Body & chassis9.5%
  3. Suspension9.3%
  4. Brakes8.5%
  5. Tyres7.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened22.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure11.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%

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: not working on dipped beam. 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 2014 Peugeot 207?

In 2024, 66.2% of 2014 Peugeot 207 cars passed their MOT first time, across 984 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Peugeot 207?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; 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 2014 Peugeot 207 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).