2010 Peugeot 207 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Peugeot 207 passed 71.7% of its 193,775 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.4 percentage points worse than superminis of a similar age, which fail at 25.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 17.9% of all tests — 4.5 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and headlamp aim — joints alone was recorded 16,543 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 32.6% versus 16.5%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.7pp more often than petrol ones (29.4% vs 27.8%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 27.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.9% | 34,697 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.4% | 25,911 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.7% | 20,629 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.7% | 12,907 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.4% | 10,478 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.3% | 10,321 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 16,543 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 12,837 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 12,815 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 11,402 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 9,869 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 9,415 |
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 | 30.0% | 58,079 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.8% | 44,105 |
| 3 | Suspension | 21.9% | 42,406 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 19.5% | 37,713 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.4% | 29,874 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 13.4% | 25,967 |
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 | 5,499 | 16.5% |
| 30-60k | 40,716 | 23.2% |
| 60-90k | 72,942 | 28.6% |
| 90-120k | 49,498 | 31.7% |
| 120-150k | 18,465 | 31.9% |
| 150k+ | 6,577 | 32.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 125,301 | 27.8% |
| Diesel | 68,474 | 29.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,247 | 27.1% |
| 2022 | 42,762 | 27.4% |
| 2023 | 39,949 | 28.5% |
| 2024 | 35,516 | 29.4% |
| 2025 | 30,301 | 29.9% |
What to check before buying a 2010 207
On a 2010 207, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (17.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.4% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (10.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2010 Peugeot 207s pass their MOT?
71.7% of the 193,775 2010 Peugeot 207 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Peugeot 207?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.9% of tests, followed by suspension (13.4%).
Does the 2010 207 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.5% in the 0-30k band to 32.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 193,775 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.