2010 Peugeot 807 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Peugeot 807 passed 72.3% of its 310 recorded MOT tests. Against MPVs of a similar age (25.7% fail rate), the 2010 807 comes out 2.0pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (15.2%) and suspension (12.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, joints and stop lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 25 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2010 807 fails 25.8% of the time in the 30-60k band and 26.9% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 29.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.2% | 47 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.9% | 40 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.9% | 37 |
| 4 | Brakes | 10.0% | 31 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.9% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 25 |
| 2 | Joints | 24 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 21 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 20 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 15 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 13 |
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 | 29.3% | 91 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.5% | 82 |
| 3 | Suspension | 21.6% | 67 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.1% | 56 |
| 5 | Other defects | 17.7% | 55 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 15.5% | 48 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 31 | 25.8% |
| 60-90k | 71 | 26.8% |
| 90-120k | 95 | 32.6% |
| 120-150k | 61 | 22.9% |
| 150k+ | 52 | 26.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76 | 30.3% |
| 2022 | 68 | 23.5% |
| 2023 | 63 | 28.6% |
| 2024 | 52 | 26.9% |
| 2025 | 51 | 29.4% |
What to check before buying a 2010 807
On a 2010 807, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (15.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.9% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.9% 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+.
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 807s pass their MOT?
72.3% of the 310 2010 Peugeot 807 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Peugeot 807?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.2% of tests, followed by suspension (12.9%).
Does the 2010 807 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.8% in the 30-60k band to 26.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 310 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.