2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,730 MOT tests in 2024. 56.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time56.7%
Failed or needed repairs43.3%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,730 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.7%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.7%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.7%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    103 marked dangerous
  7. Exhaust system: system insecure2.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.4%
  2. Suspension16.0%
  3. Body & chassis13.0%
  4. Brakes11.4%
  5. Tyres7.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.1%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure10.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.2%

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: 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 2013 Peugeot 207?

In 2024, 56.7% of 2013 Peugeot 207 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,730 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Peugeot 207?

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

Is the 2013 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).