Peugeot 407 (2009)
2009 Peugeot 407
CarHunch analysed 3,052 real MOT records for the 2009 Peugeot 407. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Peugeot 407 passes its MOT first time in just 74.3% of cases, notably below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 41.8% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—making this a reliability red flag for used buyers. Diesel and petrol variants perform almost identically, so fuel choice won't help you dodge the issues.
At around 88,000–91,000 miles these cars are showing their age hard: owners face an average of 3.84 failures per test and 19.3 advisories, suggesting accumulated wear across multiple systems rather than one glaring weakness. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, steering, and suspension—the components most likely to push it into dangerous defect territory on test.
What to check before buying a 2009 Peugeot 407
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.
- ⚠️ 41.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (95%) | 2,897 | 74.3% | 3.86 |
| Petrol (5%) | 154 | 74.9% | 3.47 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 88.9% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Peugeot 407 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 2009 Peugeot 407 vehicles fall between 67,949 and 112,313 miles.
2009 Peugeot 407 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 936 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Peugeot 407
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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61%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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59.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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53.6%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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50.2%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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48.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.5%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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31.1%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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