Peugeot 207: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was recorded as a failure area in 10.7% of Peugeot 207 MOT tests — 112,701 tests out of 1,055,252. It shows up most on 2008 and 2009 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 52,083 | 8.0% |
| 2007 | 165,815 | 11.2% |
| 2008 | 169,954 | 12.4% |
| 2009 | 198,195 | 11.8% |
| 2010 | 193,775 | 10.7% |
| 2011 | 155,253 | 9.6% |
| 2012 | 95,446 | 8.7% |
| 2013 | 18,490 | 8.1% |
| 2014 | 6,075 | 6.2% |
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.