2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Peugeot 107 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,772 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,772 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding9.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    540 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.5%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.8%
  2. Brakes27.2%
  3. Suspension15.4%
  4. Body & chassis7.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  6. Tyres7.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2009 Peugeot 107?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2009 Peugeot 107 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,772 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Peugeot 107?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Peugeot 107 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).