2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Peugeot 107 MOT pass rate and common faults

15,401 MOT tests in 2024. 67.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time67.3%
Failed or needed repairs32.8%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,401 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    473 marked dangerous
  5. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative1.9%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    300 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.6%
  2. Brakes13.1%
  3. Suspension7.0%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  7. Body & chassis4.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2012 Peugeot 107?

In 2024, 67.3% of 2012 Peugeot 107 cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,401 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Peugeot 107?

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

Is the 2012 Peugeot 107 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).