2009 Peugeot 107 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2009 Peugeot 107 passed 74.8% of its 86,467 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as city cars of a similar age (25.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (14.5%) and brakes (13.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, position lamp and rigid brake pipes — service brake performance alone was recorded 8,531 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 15.9% in the 0-30k band and 33.0% in the 150k+ band, a 17.1-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 38.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 23.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 12,543 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.6% | 11,713 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.3% | 6,355 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.1% | 4,428 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.4% | 3,775 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.2% | 3,627 |
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 | 8,531 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 4,617 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 4,178 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 4,115 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 2,878 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 2,729 |
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 | 38.0% | 32,851 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.1% | 24,312 |
| 3 | Suspension | 28.1% | 24,252 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 10,673 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.2% | 8,800 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.7% | 4,887 |
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 | 6,148 | 15.9% |
| 30-60k | 23,602 | 20.9% |
| 60-90k | 31,468 | 26.1% |
| 90-120k | 18,546 | 29.7% |
| 120-150k | 5,305 | 31.1% |
| 150k+ | 1,381 | 33.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,117 | 23.3% |
| 2022 | 17,930 | 24.2% |
| 2023 | 17,672 | 25.2% |
| 2024 | 16,957 | 26.5% |
| 2025 | 15,791 | 26.9% |
What to check before buying a 2009 107
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.6% 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 (7.3% 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
How many 2009 Peugeot 107s pass their MOT?
74.8% of the 86,467 2009 Peugeot 107 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Peugeot 107?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.5% of tests, followed by brakes (13.6%).
Does the 2009 107 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.9% in the 0-30k band to 33.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 86,467 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.