Peugeot 207 (2007)
2007 Peugeot 207
CarHunch analysed 64,911 real MOT records for the 2007 Peugeot 207. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Peugeot 207 passes its MOT first time in just 70.8% of cases, significantly below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 42% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point — a serious concern for any buyer. Both petrol and diesel versions perform similarly poorly, with pass rates around 70.5–70.9%, so fuel type offers no reliability advantage here.
At a median mileage of 57,000 miles for a 17-year-old car, these vehicles have been driven reasonably but aren't particularly well-preserved. The average car racks up over five failures and twenty advisories per test, pointing to widespread issues with suspension, brakes, lights and wear items that accumulate quickly on this model. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake condition, suspension geometry, and welding around sills—these 207s are prone to rust and structural fatigue.
What to check before buying a 2007 Peugeot 207
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.
- ⚠️ 41.2% 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 (74%) | 48,106 | 70.9% | 5.04 |
| Diesel (26%) | 16,792 | 70.5% | 5.17 |
| Other (0%) | 9 | 83.8% | 0.78 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 67.7% | 4.67 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 80% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Peugeot 207 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.
Half of all 2007 Peugeot 207 vehicles fall between 45,277 and 69,500 miles.
2007 Peugeot 207 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 13,755 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (23% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Peugeot 207
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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85.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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59.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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51.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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36.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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