Peugeot E7 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 18 model years and 7,696 tests, the Peugeot E7 passes its MOT 73.8% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 17.5% of the time, so this is 8.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (14.5%) and suspension (11.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), joints and headlamp aim — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 435 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 27.0% versus 18.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every E7 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 34 | 73.5% | 26.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 47 | 74.5% | 25.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 179 | 68.2% | 31.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 658 | 70.2% | 29.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 1,193 | 73.2% | 26.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 1,405 | 73.7% | 26.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 1,659 | 74.0% | 26.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 2,145 | 74.8% | 25.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 311 | 76.5% | 23.5% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 1,113 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.9% | 914 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.9% | 764 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 8.5% | 656 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 578 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.4% | 264 |
| 7 | Steering | 2.5% | 193 |
| 8 | Visibility | 2.5% | 193 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 435 |
| 2 | Joints | 425 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 424 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 405 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 400 |
| 6 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 366 |
| 7 | Coil spring | 321 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 256 |
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 | 14.6% | 1,125 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.0% | 1,074 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 13.6% | 1,050 |
| 4 | Suspension | 11.2% | 858 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.6% | 663 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 8.4% | 645 |
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 | 48 | 18.8% |
| 60-90k | 185 | 16.2% |
| 90-120k | 339 | 20.9% |
| 120-150k | 578 | 24.2% |
| 150k+ | 6,525 | 27.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,474 | 25.2% |
| 2022 | 1,518 | 26.1% |
| 2023 | 1,605 | 28.2% |
| 2024 | 1,534 | 25.7% |
| 2025 | 1,565 | 25.9% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot E7
- Lighting & signalling (14.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.9% 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.
- Brakes (9.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot E7?
73.8% of the 7,696 Peugeot E7 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 26.2% fail rate, across model years 2002–2019.
What does the Peugeot E7 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.5% of tests, then suspension (11.9%).
How much does mileage affect E7 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 18.8% for cars in the 30-60k band and 27.0% for 150k+, a 8.2-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,696 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.