2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Peugeot 4007 MOT pass rate and common faults

229 MOT tests in 2024. 56.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time56.8%
Failed or needed repairs43.2%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 229 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.9%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.0%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.6%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.0%
  2. Suspension17.0%
  3. Brakes14.0%
  4. Steering12.7%
  5. Tyres8.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  8. Body & chassis4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened18.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.7%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.7%

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 2010 Peugeot 4007?

In 2024, 56.8% of 2010 Peugeot 4007 cars passed their MOT first time, across 229 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Peugeot 4007?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Peugeot 4007 reliable at MOT time?

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