2006 Peugeot 107 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Peugeot 107 passed 71.7% of its 56,558 recorded MOT tests. City cars of a similar age fail at 28.9%, so the 2006 107 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 20.6% of all tests — 9.4 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 6,191 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 34.5% versus 16.2%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 36.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 26.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.6% | 11,677 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.2% | 6,341 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.0% | 5,660 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.8% | 3,818 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.7% | 3,771 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.7% | 3,197 |
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 | 6,191 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 3,794 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 3,750 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 3,610 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 3,301 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 3,145 |
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 | 36.4% | 20,564 |
| 2 | Suspension | 35.4% | 19,995 |
| 3 | Tyres | 29.2% | 16,497 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 20.9% | 11,811 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.2% | 8,014 |
| 6 | Other defects | 7.0% | 3,978 |
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 | 1,610 | 16.2% |
| 30-60k | 9,581 | 21.9% |
| 60-90k | 19,799 | 27.4% |
| 90-120k | 17,956 | 31.4% |
| 120-150k | 6,162 | 33.4% |
| 150k+ | 1,430 | 34.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,411 | 26.8% |
| 2022 | 12,469 | 27.1% |
| 2023 | 11,571 | 28.8% |
| 2024 | 10,305 | 29.6% |
| 2025 | 8,802 | 29.9% |
What to check before buying a 2006 107
On a 2006 107, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 20.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (20.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.2% 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 (10.0% 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 2006 Peugeot 107s pass their MOT?
71.7% of the 56,558 2006 Peugeot 107 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Peugeot 107?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.6% of tests, followed by brakes (11.2%).
Does the 2006 107 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.2% in the 0-30k band to 34.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 56,558 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.