2008 Peugeot 1007 — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 820 MOT tests analysed for the 2008 Peugeot 1007, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 73.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (75.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 32.5% in the 90-120k group versus 20.8% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

820

MOT tests analysed

26.7%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

14.7

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2008 Peugeot 1007
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Lighting & signalling	12.6%	103
2	Brakes	11.5%	94
3	Suspension	9.9%	81
4	Body, structure & corrosion	7.8%	64
5	Visibility	6.6%	54
6	Tyres	6.5%	53

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2008 Peugeot 1007
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	48
2	Service brake performance	47
3	Wipers	44
4	Joints	43
5	Stop lamp	37
6	Coil spring	35

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2008 Peugeot 1007
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	29.3%	240
2	Suspension	27.8%	228
3	Brakes	24.5%	201
4	Emissions & environmental	19.3%	158
5	Body, structure & corrosion	13.2%	108
6	Lighting & signalling	11.3%	93

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2008 1007
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	53	20.8%
30-60k	317	22.4%
60-90k	305	29.2%
90-120k	126	32.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2008 1007
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Petrol	593	27.2%
Diesel	227	25.6%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2008 1007
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	199	25.1%
2022	188	26.6%
2023	170	24.7%
2024	148	29.0%
2025	115	29.6%

What to check before buying a 2008 1007

Before buying a 2008 Peugeot 1007, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.6% of tests for this year.

Lighting & signalling (12.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (11.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Suspension (9.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2008 Peugeot 1007s pass their MOT?

73.3% of the 820 2008 Peugeot 1007 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.7% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Peugeot 1007?

Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.6% of tests, followed by brakes (11.5%).

Does the 2008 1007 get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.8% in the 0-30k band to 32.5% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 820 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.