Peugeot 1007 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 17 model years and 15,938 tests, the Peugeot 1007 passes its MOT 74.6% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 27.2% of the time, so this is 1.8pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 15.1% of all tests — 3.4 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 857 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 16.3% in the 0-30k band and 32.0% in the 150k+ band, a 15.7-point spread.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.8pp more often than petrol ones (27.7% vs 24.9%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 27.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every 1007 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4,316 | 73.3% | 26.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 6,747 | 74.7% | 25.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 3,972 | 76.1% | 23.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 820 | 73.3% | 26.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 59 | 69.5% | 30.5% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.1% | 2,405 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.7% | 1,856 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.1% | 1,294 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.1% | 968 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.6% | 895 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.9% | 783 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 488 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.3% | 363 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 857 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 766 |
| 3 | Wipers | 668 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 559 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 553 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 545 |
| 7 | Tread depth | 528 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 523 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 27.9% | 4,446 |
| 2 | Suspension | 27.9% | 4,441 |
| 3 | Brakes | 25.5% | 4,064 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.2% | 2,414 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 12.2% | 1,938 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 11.9% | 1,902 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,124 | 16.3% |
| 30-60k | 5,627 | 22.5% |
| 60-90k | 6,274 | 27.4% |
| 90-120k | 2,265 | 29.0% |
| 120-150k | 520 | 34.6% |
| 150k+ | 122 | 32.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 13,339 | 24.9% |
| Diesel | 2,599 | 27.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,506 | 25.2% |
| 2022 | 3,783 | 24.7% |
| 2023 | 3,167 | 25.9% |
| 2024 | 2,512 | 25.6% |
| 2025 | 1,970 | 26.1% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot 1007
- Lighting & signalling (15.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (8.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 1007?
74.6% of the 15,938 Peugeot 1007 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 25.4% fail rate, across model years 2005–2021.
What does the Peugeot 1007 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.1% of tests, then suspension (11.7%).
How much does mileage affect 1007 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 16.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 32.0% for 150k+, a 15.7-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel 1007 more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 24.9% of the time against 27.7% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,938 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.