2012 Peugeot 207 (first used 2012) MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 53.0% of Peugeot 207s first used in 2012 passed their MOT first time, against 63.5% for all cars first used in 2012. Across 41,710 207 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, suspension and body, chassis and structure.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Peugeot 207s first used in 2012 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
53.0%
of 12,610 first tests; all cars first used in 2012: 63.5%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
41,710
first tests, 2023–2025; 12,610 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
20.3%
of 12,610 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
79,500
middle half: 59,500–101,000 miles; all cars first used in 2012: 92,000

How the 2012 Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, 207s first used in 2012 against all cars first used in 2012 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the 207 figure was 10.5 points lower.

2012 207All cars first used in 2012
50%60%70%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2012, test year 2021: 68.8%All cars first used in 2012, test year 2022: 67.4%All cars first used in 2012, test year 2023: 65.6%All cars first used in 2012, test year 2024: 64.3%All cars first used in 2012, test year 2025: 63.5%2012 207, test year 2021: 60.9%2012 207, test year 2022: 59.6%2012 207, test year 2023: 56.1%2012 207, test year 2024: 53.6%2012 207, test year 2025: 53%63.5%53%
View this chart as a table
Test year2012 207All cars first used 2012207 first tests
202160.9%68.8%16,034
202259.6%67.4%15,691
202356.1%65.6%15,097
202453.6%64.3%14,003
202553.0%63.5%12,610

Common 2012 Peugeot 207 MOT failures

Share of the 19,044 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment59.1%
Suspension29.0%
Body, chassis, structure26.2%
Brakes16.4%
Tyres14.9%
Visibility13.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks10.7%
Steering9.4%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Position lamp: not working18.2%3,461
Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt17.1%3,254
Stop lamp: not working14.4%2,745
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam11.5%2,181
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect11.2%2,141

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2012 Peugeot 207 before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  2. Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
  3. Body and underside. Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion, and at the rubber boots on the drive shafts for splits.

Common 2012 Peugeot 207 MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2012 207s, as a share of all 41,710 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge20.7%8,623
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened12.3%5,135
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive10.4%4,350
Exhaust system: mounting defective9.9%4,124
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing9.3%3,891

Questions about the 2012 Peugeot 207 MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2012 Peugeot 207?

In 2025, 53.0% of 207s first used in 2012 passed their MOT first time, against 63.5% for all cars first used in 2012. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2012 207 most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 59.1% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (29.0%) and body, chassis and structure (26.2%). The single most common item was “Position lamp: not working” (18.2%).

How often does a 2012 Peugeot 207 fail its MOT?

In 2025, 47.0% of first tests on 207s first used in 2012 did not pass first time: 35.9% failed, and a further 11.1% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 19,044 of 41,710 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2012 Peugeot 207 MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 20.7% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (12.3%), “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (10.4%), “Exhaust system: mounting defective” (9.9%) and “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (9.3%).

Is a 2012 Peugeot 207 reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 60.9% in 2021 to 53.0% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2012

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

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How the 2012 Peugeot 207 MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2012 207” means a Peugeot 207 whose date of first use falls in 2012 (61, 12 and 62 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2012, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.