2012 Peugeot 107 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 96,037 MOT tests, the 2012 Peugeot 107 recorded an 81.6% pass rate. City cars of a similar age fail 20.9% of the time, so this is 2.5pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.1% of tests against 6.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and rigid brake pipes — headlamp aim alone was recorded 4,770 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 27.1% versus 11.4%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 32.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 12,537 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.9% | 6,665 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.8% | 4,615 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.6% | 3,424 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.6% | 3,421 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.6% | 2,505 |
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 | 4,770 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 3,968 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 3,596 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 2,908 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 2,388 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 2,255 |
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 | 32.3% | 31,059 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.4% | 26,315 |
| 3 | Suspension | 22.3% | 21,427 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 7,126 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.2% | 5,958 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.0% | 4,820 |
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 | 10,379 | 11.4% |
| 30-60k | 38,686 | 16.0% |
| 60-90k | 33,451 | 21.1% |
| 90-120k | 10,653 | 23.7% |
| 120-150k | 2,277 | 26.2% |
| 150k+ | 584 | 27.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 95,985 | 18.4% |
| Diesel | 52 | 15.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,109 | 15.7% |
| 2022 | 19,297 | 16.9% |
| 2023 | 19,344 | 18.1% |
| 2024 | 19,229 | 20.0% |
| 2025 | 19,058 | 21.6% |
What to check before buying a 2012 107
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.9% 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.
- Tyres (4.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2012 Peugeot 107s pass their MOT?
81.6% of the 96,037 2012 Peugeot 107 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Peugeot 107?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.1% of tests, followed by brakes (6.9%).
Does the 2012 107 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 0-30k band to 27.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 96,037 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.