Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 107,000 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 49.9% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — below the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 51.5% of cars aged 10–14 years passed first time, against 48.4% aged 15–30 years.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10–14 years | 52,599 | 51.5% |
| 15–30 years | 54,399 | 48.4% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a Peugeot 207 to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Transmission — 9.7% of tests. A fault with a driveshaft, gaiter or transmission component. Costs vary widely.
- Headlamp Aim — 9.5% of tests. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Position Lamps — 9.1% of tests. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Exhaust Emissions — 7.4% of tests. The car exceeded its emissions limits. Can be a sensor or a service, but on a diesel it can also mean an expensive filter or catalyst.
- Headlamps — 7.3% of tests. A headlight fault, from a blown bulb to a failed unit.
- Anti-roll Bars — 7% of tests. Worn anti-roll bar links or bushes. Inexpensive but often recurring.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
How many Peugeot 207 are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 97,717 licensed and 19,047 SORN vehicles in the Peugeot 207 generic-model group.
Licensed and SORN trend for the Peugeot 207
Before you buy
- Transmission — 9.7% of tests in 2024. A fault with a driveshaft, gaiter or transmission component. Costs vary widely.
- Headlamp Aim — 9.5% of tests in 2024. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Position Lamps — 9.1% of tests in 2024. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Exhaust Emissions — 7.4% of tests in 2024. The car exceeded its emissions limits. Can be a sensor or a service, but on a diesel it can also mean an expensive filter or catalyst.
- Budget for a shrinking fleet — Licensed numbers are down 65% from the 2014 Q3 peak of 279,542. Fewer cars on the road usually means fewer donor parts and fewer specialists.
- Check the actual 207 — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other Peugeot models
- Peugeot 208 — 68.8% pass
- Peugeot Partner — 61.5% pass
- Peugeot 308 — 63% pass
- Peugeot 3008 — 68.9% pass
- Peugeot 107 — 62.2% pass
- Peugeot 108 — 82.3% pass
See every Peugeot model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate?
49.9% of 107,000 class-4 initial MOT tests on the Peugeot 207 passed first time in 2024 — below the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the 207 fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are transmission (9.7% of tests), headlamp aim (9.5% of tests), position lamps (9.1% of tests), exhaust emissions (7.4% of tests).
How many Peugeot 207 are left in the UK?
97,717 were licensed and 19,047 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
Does this tell me whether one particular 207 is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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