2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Peugeot 107 MOT pass rate and common faults

16,028 MOT tests in 2024. 70.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time70.5%
Failed or needed repairs29.5%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,028 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    579 marked dangerous
  2. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative1.9%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  5. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    307 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.5%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.4%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.1%
  2. Brakes9.9%
  3. Tyres6.5%
  4. Suspension5.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  7. Body & chassis3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.3%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2013 Peugeot 107?

In 2024, 70.5% of 2013 Peugeot 107 cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,028 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Peugeot 107?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; hazard warning - switch: inoperative; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Peugeot 107 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).