Peugeot 207: brakes MOT failures
Of the 1,055,252 Peugeot 207 MOT tests in this dataset, 7.5% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 52,083 | 8.5% |
| 2007 | 165,815 | 8.6% |
| 2008 | 169,954 | 9.0% |
| 2009 | 198,195 | 8.5% |
| 2010 | 193,775 | 6.7% |
| 2011 | 155,253 | 5.7% |
| 2012 | 95,446 | 5.3% |
| 2013 | 18,490 | 5.8% |
| 2014 | 6,075 | 4.6% |
Methodology & source. 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.