Peugeot 207: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 13.1% of Peugeot 207 MOT tests — 138,132 tests out of 1,055,252. It shows up most on 2006 and 2009 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 52,083 | 16.4% |
| 2007 | 165,815 | 14.6% |
| 2008 | 169,954 | 14.0% |
| 2009 | 198,195 | 14.9% |
| 2010 | 193,775 | 13.4% |
| 2011 | 155,253 | 10.1% |
| 2012 | 95,446 | 8.8% |
| 2013 | 18,490 | 9.4% |
| 2014 | 6,075 | 4.9% |
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.