Peugeot 107 (2012)

16,869 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.8% first-time pass rate

2012 Peugeot 107

CarHunch analysed 16,869 real MOT records for the 2012 Peugeot 107. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2012 Peugeot 107 edges past the UK average with an 81.8% first-time pass rate, but a significant concern emerges in the dangerous defect figures: 40.3% of these cars have suffered at least one dangerous fault during their MOT history, well above what you'd typically expect. This suggests structural or safety-critical issues are commonplace in this cohort rather than rare outliers.

At 45,304 miles median mileage for a 12-year-old car, these 107s show fairly gentle use, yet they're still accumulating an average of 2.59 failures per test and 17.4 advisories, pointing to wear items and minor corrosion catching up. If you're considering one, budget for multiple small repairs at each MOT and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and undercarriage—those dangerous defect frequencies suggest those areas need close scrutiny.

Below average reliability In line with UK average
81.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
45,304
typical mileage
32,488–59,065 middle half
40.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.59
avg MOT failures per car
over 13.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2012 Peugeot 107

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.
  • ⚠️ 40.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 16,862 81.8% 2.59
Diesel (0%) 5 80.8% 2.6
Other (0%) 2 81.3% 1.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Peugeot 107 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.

32,488
low mileage
45,304
typical
59,065
high mileage

Half of all 2012 Peugeot 107 vehicles fall between 32,488 and 59,065 miles.

2012 Peugeot 107 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 14,827 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.

16,182 14,827 2015 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.

MOT History Averages

13.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.59
Avg failures per vehicle
17.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Peugeot 107

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

  • 61.2%
    Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
  • 53.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 49.6%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 40.8%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 39.2%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 39.2%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 38.8%
    Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
  • 32.9%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.

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