2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Peugeot 407 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,112 MOT tests in 2024. 51.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time51.7%
Failed or needed repairs48.3%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,112 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working10.3%
  3. Stop lamp: not working9.6%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  5. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit4.7%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.9%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    44 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.8%
  2. Body & chassis14.8%
  3. Suspension14.7%
  4. Brakes10.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  7. Tyres9.4%
  8. Steering6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn8.7%

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 407?

In 2024, 51.7% of 2010 Peugeot 407 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,112 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Peugeot 407?

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

Is the 2010 Peugeot 407 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).