2011 Peugeot 107 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 89,093 MOT tests, the 2011 Peugeot 107 recorded a 79.4% pass rate. That is 2.1 percentage points better than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 22.7%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.8% of all tests — 4.6 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, rigid brake pipes and headlamp aim — position lamp alone was recorded 4,703 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.6% in the 0-30k band and 29.1% in the 150k+ band, a 16.5-point spread — more than double.
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 — 17.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.8% | 11,397 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.2% | 7,294 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.6% | 5,016 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.2% | 4,617 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.7% | 3,292 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 2,974 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 4,703 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 3,993 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 3,892 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 3,096 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 2,952 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 2,430 |
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% | 29,784 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.3% | 25,240 |
| 3 | Suspension | 25.6% | 22,831 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 8,786 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.9% | 7,075 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.4% | 4,785 |
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 | 7,175 | 12.6% |
| 30-60k | 31,474 | 17.2% |
| 60-90k | 33,336 | 22.1% |
| 90-120k | 13,583 | 26.6% |
| 120-150k | 2,890 | 28.5% |
| 150k+ | 615 | 29.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 89,030 | 20.6% |
| Diesel | 63 | 22.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,829 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 17,938 | 18.6% |
| 2023 | 18,052 | 20.3% |
| 2024 | 17,879 | 22.7% |
| 2025 | 17,395 | 23.8% |
What to check before buying a 2011 107
On a 2011 107, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.2% 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 (5.6% 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 2011 Peugeot 107s pass their MOT?
79.4% of the 89,093 2011 Peugeot 107 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Peugeot 107?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.8% of tests, followed by brakes (8.2%).
Does the 2011 107 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.6% in the 0-30k band to 29.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 89,093 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.