In 2025, 112,654 Peugeot 207 cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 50% passed first time, compared with 59% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the 207 worse than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 209 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 11 years old, 69% of 207s passed first time (all cars that age: 69%). By 19 years, that figure is 50% (all cars: 57%). It trails the average car at most ages, most noticeably at 14 years (11 points behind).
Peugeot 207 All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | 207 passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 years | 958 | 69% | 69% | 54,241 |
| 12 years | 2,633 | 56% | 66% | 77,170 |
| 13 years | 12,607 | 53% | 63% | 81,787 |
| 14 years | 19,344 | 50% | 61% | 84,334 |
| 15 years | 22,152 | 50% | 59% | 88,685 |
| 16 years | 20,651 | 49% | 58% | 88,130 |
| 17 years | 15,911 | 49% | 57% | 91,402 |
| 18 years | 14,291 | 50% | 57% | 90,962 |
| 19 years | 4,102 | 50% | 57% | 91,959 |
What fails most on a Peugeot 207
The area that lets the 207 down most, relative to other cars, is body and structure: 17.4% of tests failed on it, 4.2 times the rate for the average car.
Share of 207 tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 10.8% |
| A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | Body and structure | 10.4% |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 10.3% |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 9.0% |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | Suspension | 8.2% |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 6.8% |
What to check when buying a used 207
Based on where the 207 fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Body and structure: Get underneath with a torch: sills, jacking points, subframe mounts and floor pans. Structural rust is the failure that can make a car uneconomic to fix. Repair guide
- Lights and electrics: Walk round with the lights on: headlights (dipped and main), indicators, brake lights, number-plate and fog lights. Bulbs are cheap, but a seller who hasn’t noticed one out may have missed more. Repair guide
- Emissions and leaks: Look for oil and coolant leaks underneath, listen for exhaust blows on a cold start, and watch for smoke when revving. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific 207
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a 207Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Peugeot 207?
In 2025, 50% of Peugeot 207 cars passed their MOT first time, across 112,654 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 59%.
What do Peugeot 207 cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (10.8% of tests); a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (10.4% of tests); a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (10.3% of tests).
Other Peugeot models
Peugeot 208 (67%), Peugeot Partner (62%), Peugeot 308 (63%), Peugeot 3008 (68%), Peugeot 107 (61%), Peugeot 2008 (68%). All Peugeot models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.