2012 Peugeot E7 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2012 Peugeot E7 passed 70.2% of its 658 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (21.8% fail rate), the 2012 E7 comes out 8.0pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (16.9%) and suspension (14.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are on or after 01/07/2008, headlamp aim and ball joint — on or after 01/07/2008 alone was recorded 56 times.
Emissions & environmental is the most common advisory, noted on 20.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 111 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.4% | 95 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.3% | 81 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 9.6% | 63 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.3% | 48 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.0% | 26 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | On or after 01/07/2008 | 56 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 50 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 49 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 48 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 46 |
| 6 | Joints | 36 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emissions & environmental | 20.7% | 136 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.0% | 125 |
| 3 | Brakes | 18.7% | 123 |
| 4 | Suspension | 13.1% | 86 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 59 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.1% | 53 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 150k+ | 609 | 30.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 119 | 31.1% |
| 2022 | 141 | 31.9% |
| 2023 | 147 | 29.3% |
| 2024 | 115 | 23.5% |
| 2025 | 136 | 32.4% |
What to check before buying a 2012 E7
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.4% 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 (12.3% 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
How many 2012 Peugeot E7s pass their MOT?
70.2% of the 658 2012 Peugeot E7 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Peugeot E7?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.9% of tests, followed by suspension (14.4%).
Methodology & source. Based on 658 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.