2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Peugeot 407 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,236 MOT tests in 2024. 53.2% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time53.2%
Failed or needed repairs46.8%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,236 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.8%
  2. Stop lamp: not working7.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    72 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    49 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.5%
  2. Body & chassis16.3%
  3. Suspension14.8%
  4. Brakes14.1%
  5. Tyres9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  8. Steering5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn10.0%

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 407?

In 2024, 53.2% of 2009 Peugeot 407 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,236 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Peugeot 407?

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

Is the 2009 Peugeot 407 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).