2014 Peugeot 207 — MOT failures & pass rate
6,075 MOT tests on the 2014 Peugeot 207 are in this dataset, and 81.3% of them passed. Superminis of a similar age fail at 19.4%, so the 2014 207 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 10.2% of all tests — 4.0 points clear of body, structure & corrosion, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, joints and coil spring — headlamp alone was recorded 327 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 31.9% versus 10.5%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 18.5% of the time against 19.6% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 30.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 14.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.2% | 618 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.2% | 378 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.3% | 319 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.9% | 296 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.6% | 281 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.6% | 161 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 327 |
| 2 | Joints | 241 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 224 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 210 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 200 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 168 |
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 | 30.0% | 1,824 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.5% | 1,608 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.4% | 878 |
| 4 | Suspension | 9.0% | 546 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 343 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.3% | 264 |
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 | 1,403 | 10.5% |
| 30-60k | 3,057 | 19.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,235 | 23.5% |
| 90-120k | 288 | 27.1% |
| 120-150k | 69 | 31.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 4,884 | 18.5% |
| Diesel | 1,191 | 19.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,195 | 14.5% |
| 2022 | 1,198 | 16.3% |
| 2023 | 1,251 | 20.7% |
| 2024 | 1,245 | 21.6% |
| 2025 | 1,186 | 20.3% |
What to check before buying a 2014 207
On a 2014 207, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (10.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (6.2% 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+.
- Tyres (5.3% 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 2014 Peugeot 207s pass their MOT?
81.3% of the 6,075 2014 Peugeot 207 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Peugeot 207?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.2% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (6.2%).
Does the 2014 207 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.5% in the 0-30k band to 31.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,075 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.