Peugeot 107: what fails at MOT
147,000 MOT tests on the Peugeot 107 in 2024, counted. 37.7% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
37.7% of Peugeot 107 tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 36.7%, so the 107 is about average for its age.
It fails most often on lights and electrics (14% of tests), brakes (9.3% of tests) and suspension (7% of tests). It fails on brakes and exhaust and emissions more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11,041 | 26.0% | 27.7% | 49,900 33,800 to 68,300 |
| 2013 | 20,678 | 29.3% | 30.6% | 57,700 40,700 to 75,800 |
| 2012 | 20,199 | 32.2% | 33.4% | 63,500 45,700 to 82,200 |
| 2011 | 18,130 | 35.9% | 36.1% | 69,100 51,000 to 88,400 |
| 2010 | 18,126 | 38.4% | 38.6% | 74,100 53,900 to 94,700 |
| 2009 | 16,799 | 41.9% | 39.8% | 76,800 55,100 to 98,600 |
| 2008 | 15,669 | 46.1% | 41.5% | 82,300 61,700 to 102,600 |
| 2007 | 12,986 | 45.6% | 41.5% | 86,200 64,100 to 107,500 |
| 2006 | 10,341 | 47.5% | 42.4% | 90,800 68,800 to 111,600 |
| 2005 | 2,565 | 49.3% | 42.2% | 90,500 69,000 to 113,300 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Peugeot 107 tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | 107 | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Brakes More than most | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| Suspension Less than most | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| Tyres | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions More than most | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Body and structure | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.2% | 1.0% |
The parts that fail most
- Side light4.2%
- Footbrake4.2%
- Headlamp aim4.1%
- Tyre3.1%
- Exhaust emissions2.6%
- Exhaust system2.5%
- Brake pipes2.5%
- Tyre tread2.3%
- Headlamp2.2%
- Brake light2.2%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Side light: not working4.1%
- Footbrake: excessively binding3.6%
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
- Brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
- Brake light: not working2.0%
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.0%
- Exhaust emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.9%
- Corrosion near suspension mountings: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.9%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material13.8%
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge13.2%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing9.9%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened8.0%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement7.1%
- Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement6.9%
- Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened4.6%
- Footbrake: binding but not excessively4.2%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Has it ever failed on emissions or an exhaust leak, and what was done about it?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
Check a Peugeot 107's own MOT record
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Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.