2013 Peugeot 107 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Peugeot 107 passed 83.3% of its 96,804 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.4 percentage points better than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 19.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.3% of all tests — 7.2 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 4,721 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 28.1% once past 150k — 2.6× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 27.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 13.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 11,894 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.1% | 4,967 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.9% | 4,759 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 3,169 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.9% | 2,762 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.0% | 1,973 |
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 | 4,721 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 2,927 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 2,319 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 2,226 |
| 5 | Switch | 2,140 |
| 6 | Wipers | 1,944 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 27.3% | 26,415 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.9% | 25,071 |
| 3 | Suspension | 18.5% | 17,918 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.6% | 6,405 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.1% | 4,927 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.8% | 4,651 |
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 | 14,724 | 10.9% |
| 30-60k | 44,097 | 15.0% |
| 60-90k | 28,739 | 20.0% |
| 90-120k | 7,537 | 23.2% |
| 120-150k | 1,409 | 25.8% |
| 150k+ | 288 | 28.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,013 | 13.9% |
| 2022 | 19,346 | 15.4% |
| 2023 | 19,518 | 16.5% |
| 2024 | 19,575 | 18.5% |
| 2025 | 19,352 | 19.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 107
On a 2013 107, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.1% 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 (4.9% 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 2013 Peugeot 107s pass their MOT?
83.3% of the 96,804 2013 Peugeot 107 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Peugeot 107?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.3% of tests, followed by brakes (5.1%).
Does the 2013 107 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.9% in the 0-30k band to 28.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 96,804 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.