Peugeot 107 MOT pass rate & common failures
731,806 MOT tests on the Peugeot 107 (2003–2021) give it a 77.8% pass rate. Against city cars of a similar age (23.8% fail rate), the 107 comes out 1.5pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
Best and worst 107 years
Ranked across 107 years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Build year matters more than the headline suggests: 2014 cars pass 85.4% of the time while 2005 cars manage 70.7%, a 14.7-point spread.
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.3% of all tests — 4.9 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, service brake performance and position lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 41,329 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 32.8% once past 150k — 2.7× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 33.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 20.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every 107 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14,272 | 70.7% | 29.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 56,558 | 71.7% | 28.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 68,412 | 72.6% | 27.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 82,649 | 72.8% | 27.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 86,467 | 74.8% | 25.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 90,642 | 78.0% | 22.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 89,093 | 79.4% | 20.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 96,037 | 81.6% | 18.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 96,804 | 83.3% | 16.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 50,769 | 85.4% | 14.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 65 | 86.2% | 13.9% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.3% | 104,830 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.4% | 68,924 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.3% | 46,428 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.2% | 38,309 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.0% | 29,258 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.0% | 29,162 |
| 7 | Visibility | 3.9% | 28,776 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.2% | 8,689 |
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 | 41,329 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 36,867 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 34,923 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 27,620 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 24,810 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 23,476 |
| 7 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 20,745 |
| 8 | Headlamp | 20,234 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 33.4% | 244,066 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.1% | 205,706 |
| 3 | Suspension | 26.5% | 193,646 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 87,660 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.1% | 66,473 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.6% | 41,256 |
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 | 65,400 | 12.3% |
| 30-60k | 231,598 | 17.5% |
| 60-90k | 254,713 | 23.9% |
| 90-120k | 133,925 | 28.8% |
| 120-150k | 37,300 | 31.4% |
| 150k+ | 8,724 | 32.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 731,577 | 22.3% |
| Diesel | 229 | 22.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 153,018 | 20.1% |
| 2022 | 151,134 | 21.1% |
| 2023 | 148,687 | 22.3% |
| 2024 | 143,577 | 23.7% |
| 2025 | 135,390 | 24.3% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot 107
- Lighting & signalling (14.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.4% 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 (6.3% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 107?
77.8% of the 731,806 Peugeot 107 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 22.3% fail rate, across model years 2003–2021.
What does the Peugeot 107 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.3% of tests, then brakes (9.4%).
Which 107 years are best and worst for MOT results?
2014 has the best pass rate at 85.4% and 2005 the weakest at 70.7%, from 50,769 and 14,272 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect 107 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 12.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 32.8% for 150k+, a 20.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 731,806 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.