2008 Peugeot 107 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 82,649 MOT tests, the 2008 Peugeot 107 recorded a 72.8% pass rate. City cars of a similar age fail at 27.1%, so the 2008 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 16.9% of all tests — 3.7 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, position lamp and headlamp aim — service brake performance alone was recorded 6,952 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 14.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 34.2% once past 150k — 2.4× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 37.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 24.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 13,930 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.2% | 10,871 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.7% | 8,036 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.0% | 4,986 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.8% | 4,765 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.5% | 4,549 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 6,952 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 5,211 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 4,787 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 4,218 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 4,075 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 3,987 |
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 | 37.7% | 31,123 |
| 2 | Suspension | 33.4% | 27,616 |
| 3 | Tyres | 29.0% | 23,994 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.1% | 12,448 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.1% | 9,996 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 7.1% | 5,834 |
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 | 3,373 | 14.4% |
| 30-60k | 18,329 | 22.1% |
| 60-90k | 31,945 | 27.5% |
| 90-120k | 21,624 | 31.1% |
| 120-150k | 6,099 | 33.3% |
| 150k+ | 1,259 | 34.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,011 | 24.7% |
| 2022 | 17,611 | 26.5% |
| 2023 | 16,972 | 27.8% |
| 2024 | 15,888 | 28.7% |
| 2025 | 14,167 | 29.0% |
What to check before buying a 2008 107
On a 2008 107, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (16.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.2% 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 (9.7% 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.
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 107s pass their MOT?
72.8% of the 82,649 2008 Peugeot 107 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Peugeot 107?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.9% of tests, followed by brakes (13.2%).
Does the 2008 107 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.4% in the 0-30k band to 34.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 82,649 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.