2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate and common faults

24,129 MOT tests in 2024. 48.0% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time48.0%
Failed or needed repairs52.0%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 24,129 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.8%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    1,237 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.4%
  2. Suspension26.6%
  3. Body & chassis18.0%
  4. Brakes16.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  7. Tyres8.2%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.4%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 207?

In 2024, 48.0% of 2009 Peugeot 207 cars passed their MOT first time, across 24,129 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Peugeot 207?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Peugeot 207 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).