2010 Peugeot 407 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Peugeot 407 passed 73.2% of its 8,546 recorded MOT tests. Against large family cars of a similar age (23.9% fail rate), the 2010 407 comes out 2.9pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.4% of all tests — 7.6 points clear of body, structure & corrosion, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and stop lamp — joints alone was recorded 1,006 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 30.9% versus 16.7%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.4% | 1,573 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.8% | 920 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.0% | 684 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.5% | 557 |
| 5 | Brakes | 6.2% | 532 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.8% | 499 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 1,006 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 717 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 541 |
| 4 | Washers | 410 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 392 |
| 6 | On or after 01/07/2008 | 357 |
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 | 30.6% | 2,618 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.2% | 2,325 |
| 3 | Suspension | 25.7% | 2,193 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 13.2% | 1,126 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 1,053 |
| 6 | Other defects | 11.5% | 983 |
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 | 90 | 16.7% |
| 30-60k | 545 | 15.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,614 | 21.9% |
| 90-120k | 2,505 | 27.2% |
| 120-150k | 2,042 | 30.0% |
| 150k+ | 1,736 | 30.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 8,462 | 26.8% |
| Petrol | 84 | 27.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,085 | 25.8% |
| 2022 | 1,936 | 25.9% |
| 2023 | 1,767 | 26.8% |
| 2024 | 1,528 | 28.5% |
| 2025 | 1,230 | 27.7% |
What to check before buying a 2010 407
On a 2010 407, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (10.8% 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+.
- Suspension (8.0% 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.
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 407s pass their MOT?
73.2% of the 8,546 2010 Peugeot 407 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Peugeot 407?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.4% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (10.8%).
Does the 2010 407 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.7% in the 0-30k band to 30.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,546 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.