Verdict
The Peugeot 1007 passes its MOT first time on 58.9% of tests, 3.2 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (62.1%). That puts it ahead of 35% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2006 1007 does best (beats 37% of cars) and the 2005 worst (beats 34%).
Of its engines, the 1.6 Petrol does best (beats 42%) and the 1.4 Diesel worst (beats 32%).
Better than average on emissions & leaks.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 58.6% | Beats 33% | D |
| 1.6 Petrol | 62.0% | Beats 42% | C |
| 1.4 Diesel | 52.1% | Beats 32% | D |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Suspension ball joints 2.1× typical
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering. - Exhaust system 1.7× typical
Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look for heavy corrosion underneath. - Brake performance 1.4× typical
On the test drive, brake firmly: the car should stop straight with no pulsing through the pedal. - Headlight aim
Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left. - Sidelights
Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid. - Tyre damage & cracking
Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight aim | 5.0% | 4.5% | 1.1× |
| Sidelights | 5.0% | 3.7% | 1.3× |
| Tyre damage & cracking | 4.3% | 3.4% | 1.3× |
| Windscreen wipers | 4.3% | 3.2% | 1.3× |
| Brake lights | 3.5% | 3.6% | 1.0× |
| Coil springs | 3.4% | 3.3% | 1.0× |
| Exhaust system | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.7× |
| Tyre tread depth | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.3× |
| Headlight bulbs & units | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.9× |
| Suspension ball joints | 3.0% | 1.5% | 2.1× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 57.9 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 50.2 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 42.5 |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 37.3 |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 33.2 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 32.3 |
| Exhaust system leaking or insecure | 30.1 |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 29.8 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2007 Peugeot 10072 engines62.3% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Petrol | 64.8% | Beats 42% | C |
| 1.4 Petrol | 59.2% | Beats 29% | D |
2006 Peugeot 10073 engines58.8% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 60.0% | Beats 38% | D |
| 1.6 Petrol | 60.6% | Beats 38% | D |
| 1.4 Diesel | 52.9% | Beats 32% | D |
2005 Peugeot 10073 engines56.6% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 55.5% | Beats 28% | D |
| 1.6 Petrol | 60.1% | Beats 44% | C |
| 1.4 Diesel | 50.2% | Beats 30% | D |
FAQ
What is the Peugeot 1007 MOT pass rate?
58.9% of MOT tests on the Peugeot 1007 were passed first time, based on 25,349 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2005–2007. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 62.1% of the time.
Is the Peugeot 1007 reliable?
On MOT results it rates D (below average): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 35% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Peugeot 1007 year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2006 1007 does best for its age and mileage: it beats 37% of cars on UK roads. The 2005 does worst: it beats 34%.
Which Peugeot 1007 engine is best?
Across all years, the 1.6 Petrol does best: it beats 42% of cars on UK roads. The 1.4 Diesel does worst: it beats 32%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Peugeot 1007?
The most common failure items are headlight aim, sidelights, tyre damage & cracking. Compared with similar cars, airbag warning light comes up 3.5× as often.