2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate and common faults

25,014 MOT tests in 2024. 50.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time50.3%
Failed or needed repairs49.7%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 25,014 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    1,460 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.7%
  2. Suspension24.7%
  3. Body & chassis16.6%
  4. Brakes13.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.3%
  6. Tyres8.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  8. Steering6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure8.3%

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 2010 Peugeot 207?

In 2024, 50.3% of 2010 Peugeot 207 cars passed their MOT first time, across 25,014 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 2010 Peugeot 207 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).