2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Peugeot 4007 MOT pass rate and common faults

442 MOT tests in 2024. 51.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time51.6%
Failed or needed repairs48.4%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 442 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    17 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension34.4%
  2. Lights & electrics29.2%
  3. Brakes18.3%
  4. Steering13.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  6. Tyres5.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  8. Body & chassis2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.3%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened19.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.5%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 4007?

In 2024, 51.6% of 2009 Peugeot 4007 cars passed their MOT first time, across 442 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Peugeot 4007?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Peugeot 4007 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).