At a Glance
The Peugeot 107 has 48 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the 107 (2005-2014) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 1.6M MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Peugeot 107 common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Peugeot 107 generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Peugeot 107 MOT Failures
Every reason Peugeot 107 vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 14.37% |
| 2 | Tyre condition | 10.45% |
| 3 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 10.08% |
| 4 | Stop lamp not working | 6.59% |
| 5 | Number plate lamp not working | 5.78% |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 5.72% |
| 7 | Exhaust system fault | 5.64% |
| 8 | Brake pads or linings worn | 5.45% |
| 9 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.83% |
| 10 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 4.72% |
| 11 | Brake disc or drum worn | 3.60% |
| 12 | Front lamp not working | 2.80% |
| 13 | Brake performance below minimum | 2.62% |
| 14 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 2.27% |
| 15 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.66% |
| 16 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.37% |
| 17 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.22% |
| 18 | Driveshaft fault | 1.07% |
| 19 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.84% |
| 20 | Rear suspension fault | 0.76% |
| 21 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.64% |
| 22 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.61% |
| 23 | Chassis condition | 0.51% |
| 24 | ABS fault | 0.34% |
| 25 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.33% |
| 26 | Fog lamp not working | 0.31% |
| 27 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.31% |
| 28 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.31% |
| 29 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.29% |
| 30 | Seat belt condition | 0.29% |
| 31 | Rear lamp not working | 0.28% |
| 32 | Front suspension fault | 0.27% |
| 33 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.24% |
| 34 | Track rod end worn | 0.23% |
| 35 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.21% |
| 36 | Parking brake condition | 0.19% |
| 37 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.18% |
| 38 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.17% |
| 39 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.15% |
| 40 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.14% |
| 41 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.14% |
| 42 | Steering rack fault | 0.14% |
| 43 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.12% |
| 44 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.11% |
| 45 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.11% |
| 46 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.10% |
| 47 | Position lamp not working | 0.10% |
| 48 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.09% |
| 49 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.08% |
| 50 | Engine oil leak | 0.07% |
| 51 | Brake pedal fault | 0.06% |
| 52 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.06% |
| 53 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.06% |
| 54 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.05% |
| 55 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.05% |
| 56 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.05% |
| 57 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.05% |
| 58 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.05% |
| 59 | Brake fluid leak | 0.04% |
| 60 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 61 | Body security fault | 0.04% |
| 62 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.03% |
| 63 | Brake caliper fault | 0.02% |
| 64 | Propshaft fault | 0.02% |
| 65 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.02% |
| 66 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.02% |
| 67 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 68 | Transmission oil leak | 0.02% |
| 69 | Front passenger door fault | 0.02% |
| 70 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 71 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 72 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 73 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 74 | Steering free play excessive | 0.01% |
| 75 | Steering arm worn | 0.01% |
| 76 | Driver seat fault | 0.01% |
| 77 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 78 | Drag link end worn | 0.01% |
| 79 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.01% |
| 80 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.01% |
| 81 | Steering operation fault | 0.01% |
| 82 | Window damaged or won't operate | 0.01% |
| 83 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.01% |
| 84 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | 0.01% |
| 85 | Passenger airbag fault | 0.01% |
| 86 | Horn not working | <0.01% |
| 87 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 88 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 89 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 90 | Steering column fault | <0.01% |
| 91 | Steering lock fault | <0.01% |
| 92 | Brake fluid warning light on | <0.01% |
| 93 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 94 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 95 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | <0.01% |
| 96 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 97 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 98 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 99 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | <0.01% |
| 100 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 101 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 102 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 103 | Headlamp fault | <0.01% |
| 104 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 105 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 106 | Rear fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 107 | Spring mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 108 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | <0.01% |
| 109 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 110 | Airbag warning light on | <0.01% |
| 111 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 112 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 113 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 115 | Brake lever fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 117 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 118 | Electrical switch fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 122 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 124 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 125 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 127 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 128 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Wheel bearing worn | <0.01% |
| 130 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 133 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 135 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 138 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 139 | Bumper damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 140 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 141 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 144 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 147 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Handbrake lever fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | <0.01% |
| 151 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 155 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 156 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 157 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 161 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 164 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 166 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Peugeot 107 MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Peugeot 107, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Peugeot 107 problems?
Based on analysis of 1.6M Peugeot 107 MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 48 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Peugeot 107 generation has the most problems?
The Peugeot 107 107 (2005-2014) (2005–2014) has the highest number of identified common problems (58). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Peugeot 107?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Peugeot 107 owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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