2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Peugeot 107 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,588 MOT tests in 2024. 54.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.6%
Failed or needed repairs45.4%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,588 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.6%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    459 marked dangerous
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated3.0%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.1%
  2. Brakes24.2%
  3. Suspension20.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.8%
  5. Body & chassis10.1%
  6. Tyres7.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%

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: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 107?

In 2024, 54.6% of 2007 Peugeot 107 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,588 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Peugeot 107?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Peugeot 107 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).