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Cpi Oliver (2007)

100 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.3% first-time pass rate

2007 Cpi Oliver

CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 2007 Cpi Oliver. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2007 CPI Oliver trails the UK average by 3.7 percentage points, with a 76.3% first-time pass rate—a modest reliability concern that suggests you should budget for repairs before or shortly after purchase. The dangerous defect rate of 18% is worth noting, though not alarming, indicating occasional structural or safety issues among the cohort.

These vehicles have covered very low mileage for their age (7,461 miles median), which is atypical and suggests many may be garage finds or light-use machines rather than daily drivers—this actually masks how they perform under real-world conditions. Owners face just over one failure per test on average alongside 2.5 advisories, pointing to minor wear and maintenance gaps rather than catastrophic problems, so approach any purchase with a pre-buy inspection focused on fluid levels, suspension, and brake condition.

Average reliability 3.7% below UK average
76.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
7,461
typical mileage
4,751–10,233 middle half
18%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.04
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Cpi Oliver

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Cpi Oliver vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

4,751
low mileage
7,461
typical
10,233
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Cpi Oliver vehicles fall between 4,751 and 10,233 miles.

MOT History Averages

3.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.04
Avg failures per vehicle
2.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Cpi Oliver

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 17.3%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 16.4%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.6%
    Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
  • 13.6%
    Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation
  • 12.7%
    Steering headbearing has slight free play
  • 12.7%
    Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged
  • 10%
    Steering headbearing has excessive free play
  • 10%
    Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Cpi Oliver:

2006