2008 Peugeot 1007 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 820 MOT tests, the 2008 Peugeot 1007 recorded a 73.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 26.2%, so the 2008 1007 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (12.6%) and brakes (11.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, service brake performance and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 48 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 32.5% versus 20.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 29.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.6% | 103 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.5% | 94 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.9% | 81 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.8% | 64 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.6% | 54 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.5% | 53 |
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 | 48 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 47 |
| 3 | Wipers | 44 |
| 4 | Joints | 43 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 37 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 35 |
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 | 29.3% | 240 |
| 2 | Suspension | 27.8% | 228 |
| 3 | Brakes | 24.5% | 201 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 19.3% | 158 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.2% | 108 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 93 |
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 | 53 | 20.8% |
| 30-60k | 317 | 22.4% |
| 60-90k | 305 | 29.2% |
| 90-120k | 126 | 32.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 593 | 27.2% |
| Diesel | 227 | 25.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 199 | 25.1% |
| 2022 | 188 | 26.6% |
| 2023 | 170 | 24.7% |
| 2024 | 148 | 29.0% |
| 2025 | 115 | 29.6% |
What to check before buying a 2008 1007
On a 2008 1007, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.5% 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.
- Suspension (9.9% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Peugeot 1007s pass their MOT?
73.3% of the 820 2008 Peugeot 1007 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Peugeot 1007?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.6% of tests, followed by brakes (11.5%).
Does the 2008 1007 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.8% in the 0-30k band to 32.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 820 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.