Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Peugeot 4007?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Peugeot 4007?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Peugeot 4007?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Peugeot 4007 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

44% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Peugeot 4007 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 474 vehicles, the 2007 Peugeot 4007 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Peugeot 4007?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Peugeot 4007 are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (89% of vehicles), Oil leak, but not excessive (79.2% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (56.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Peugeot 4007?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 4007 (2007)

474 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.3% first-time pass rate

2007 Peugeot 4007

CarHunch analysed 474 real MOT records for the 2007 Peugeot 4007. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 474 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2007 Peugeot 4007 falls short of the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 75.3% against the national 80%, and nearly half of these vehicles (44.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant buyer concern. The diesel engines that dominate this cohort perform marginally better at 75.4%, but this narrow advantage offers little reassurance.

At around 87,000 miles, these cars sit at a reasonable mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 4.34 failures and 30.5 advisories per test, suggesting widespread wear and aging components rather than isolated problems. If you're considering one, budget for multiple repairs at the next MOT and have a full pre-purchase inspection focus on brake and suspension systems, where dangerous defects cluster in this generation.

The 2007 Peugeot 4007 has a decent first-time pass rate (75.3%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

75.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

44.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.34

Over 16.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

87k

Middle half: 70k–104k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 30.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 474 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 474 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 89%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 79.2%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened · Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · …

Tyre wear 56.9%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Before you buy a 2007 Peugeot 4007

Based on MOT data from 474 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 44.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	473	75.4%	4.32

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,559 Peugeot 4007 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 39.4%

1,007

Silver 21.8%

558

Grey 21.6%

552

Blue 13.4%

343

White 2.3%

Bronze 0.8%

Green 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Peugeot 4007 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

86,833

typical

69,771

low mileage

103,894

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Peugeot 4007 vehicles fall between 69,771 and 103,894 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 69,771 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 69,771–103,894 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Peugeot 4007s sit.

⚠ Over 140,256 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Peugeot 4007 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 33% of 2007 Peugeot 4007s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 145 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (33% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

16.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.34

Avg failures per vehicle

30.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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