Used buying checklist

Peugeot 1007 reliability, common problems and used buying checks

A used Peugeot 1007 looks worse than average for reliability in UK MOT data: 25.7% of 3,189 tests failed, compared with 18.7% across all indexed models. A good example should have a clean MOT history for corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and emissions, engine, and exhaust.

Sources used: DVSA MOT tests (Apr 2026); vehicle recalls (Apr 2026); MOT fault wording (May 2025). MOT data does not capture every reliability issue, especially intermittent engine, gearbox or infotainment faults that do not appear during the test.

• 25.7% MOT failure rate
• Median tested mileage 65,457 miles
• 819 failed MOT tests analysed

Most useful finding

Corrosion and structure is the clearest area to check

Corrosion and structure is the clearest named problem area in this model's MOT history (39.0 MOT notes per 100 tests). Example MOT phrases from this area include corroded and seriously weakened, prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened.

Example MOT phrases to search in the car's history:

• corroded and seriously weakened
• prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
• corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened
• corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
• ball joint has excessive play
• ball joint excessively worn
• ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
• of different sizes are fitted on the same axle.
• has a major leak of exhaust gases
• leaking excessively from engine

Before you view one

Focus on corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and emissions, engine, and exhaust

The model's recorded failure rate is 25.7%, +7.0 percentage points compared with the average across all models. Use the seller questions below to check whether repeat MOT notes have actually been repaired.

• MOT tests analysed3,189 tests
• Median tested mileage65,457 miles
• Failed MOT tests819

Used buyer verdict

Should you buy a used Peugeot 1007?

74.3% of the MOT tests we analysed for this model passed. The model's recorded failure rate is 25.7%, +7.0 percentage points compared with the average across all models. This is a buying brief for the exact car in front of you: clean repeat history matters more than badge reputation.

Worse than average in our MOT data

Green light if The car has a tidy MOT pattern, recent repairs for corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and emissions, engine, and exhaust, matching tyres, and paperwork for service or recall work.

Renegotiate if The latest MOT mentions corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and emissions, engine, and exhaust, consumables are due together, or the seller cannot show what was fixed after advisories.

Walk away if Dangerous defects, corrosion near structural areas, warning lights, or the same component family keep returning without clear repair evidence.

• Repeat unresolved MOT notes for corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and emissions, engine, and exhaust
• corrosion and structure appearing across more than one MOT
• Any dangerous MOT failure on the exact car, especially if the same area appears again later
• No paperwork showing applicable recall work has been completed
• A seller who cannot explain MOT wording such as "corroded and seriously weakened"

What should I check first?

Start with corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, emissions, engine, and exhaust, and lights and electrical. The checklist on this page explains why each area is being recommended, what to inspect, and what to ask the seller. Each item shows whether it comes from MOT results, recall notices, or a standard used-car check.

• Corrosion and structure Seen in MOT results

  Corrosion and structure is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (39.0 MOT notes per 100 tests).

  What to check: Inspect sills, subframes, mounting points, arches, and underside corrosion advisories.

  • Ask the seller: Has any sill, subframe, mounting-point, chassis, or structural corrosion advisory been repaired properly?
  • Example MOT wording: corroded and seriously weakened; prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened
  • Where it shows up: most visible around 0-50k, 50-100k, 100-150k, and 150-200k miles
• Suspension and steering Seen in MOT results

  Suspension and steering is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (23.7 MOT notes per 100 tests).

  What to check: Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and inspect steering play.

  • Ask the seller: Has any suspension, steering, ball-joint, spring, or wheel-bearing advisory been repaired?
  • Example MOT wording: ball joint has excessive play; ball joint excessively worn; ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
  • Where it shows up: most visible around 0-50k, 50-100k, 100-150k, and 150-200k miles
• Emissions, engine, and exhaust Seen in MOT results

  Emissions, engine, and exhaust is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (23.2 MOT notes per 100 tests).

  What to check: Check warning lights, smoke, exhaust leaks, recent emissions failures, and service history.

  • Ask the seller: Has the car had repeat emissions, smoke, exhaust, lambda, or engine-warning MOT failures?
  • Example MOT wording: has a major leak of exhaust gases; leaking excessively from engine; emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users
  • Where it shows up: most visible around 0-50k, 50-100k, 100-150k, and 150-200k miles
• Lights and electrical Seen in MOT results

  Lights and electrical is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (17.1 MOT notes per 100 tests).

  What to check: Check every lamp, warning light, horn, battery condition, and dashboard messages.

  • Ask the seller: Have any lighting, warning-light, horn, battery, or electrical MOT notes come back more than once?
  • Example MOT wording: inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced; lens slightly defective
  • Where it shows up: most visible around 0-50k, 50-100k, 100-150k, and 150-200k miles
• Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors Seen in MOT results

  Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (9.1 MOT notes per 100 tests).

  What to check: Check windscreen damage, wiper operation, washers, mirrors, and demisting.

  • Ask the seller: Have windscreen, wiper, washer, mirror, or demisting faults appeared in recent MOT history?
  • Example MOT wording: of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction; does not clear the windscreen effectively; provides insufficient washer liquid
• Tyres and wheels Seen in MOT results

  Tyres and wheels is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (1.5 MOT notes per 100 tests).

  What to check: Check tyre age, tread depth, sidewall damage, wheel condition, and alignment wear.

  • Ask the seller: Have uneven tyre wear, damaged tyres, wheel damage, or alignment issues been corrected?
  • Example MOT wording: Nail in tyre; Spare tyre defective; has no recorded effort at a wheel

What changes with mileage?

Past 100k miles on the Peugeot 1007, MOT records most often point to corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and lights and electrical.

Common MOT problem areas

3,189 MOT tests analysed for this model

2,344 Distinct vehicles represented

25.7% Recorded MOT test failure rate — +7.0 percentage points vs all models

Common faults: what usually fails on this model?

Corrosion and structure is the clearest named problem area in the MOT history (39.0 MOT notes per 100 tests). These counts are issue notes, not failure rates, because a single MOT can list several faults.

Corrosion and structure

• corroded and seriously weakened
• prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

39.0 MOT notes per 100 tests

Suspension and steering

• ball joint has excessive play
• ball joint excessively worn

23.7 MOT notes per 100 tests

Emissions, engine, and exhaust

• has a major leak of exhaust gases
• leaking excessively from engine

23.2 MOT notes per 100 tests

Lights and electrical

• inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
• has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

17.1 MOT notes per 100 tests

Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors

• of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction
• does not clear the windscreen effectively

9.1 MOT notes per 100 tests

Tyres and wheels

• Nail in tyre
• Spare tyre defective

1.5 MOT notes per 100 tests

Brakes

• not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected
• remains on when the brakes are released

0.1 MOT notes per 100 tests

Recall-related areas to verify

Official recall areas

Manufacturer recall notices for the Peugeot 1007 mainly involve 2 areas: suspension and steering and brakes. Treat each as something to verify on the specific car you are viewing; the recall table below shows the official notice text.

Suspension and steering

• Vehicle handling could be affected

1 recall · 59 vehicles

Brakes

• Brakes may fail

1 recall · 11,522 vehicles

Mileage and age checks

Mileage changes: what starts showing up after high mileage?

Past 100k miles on the Peugeot 1007, MOT records most often point to corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and lights and electrical. On lower-mileage cars, the most common named areas are corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and emissions, engine, and exhaust.

Mileage range	Tests	Vehicles	Failure rate (vs all models)	Median mileage
0-50k	860	677	20.7%+9.9 percentage points vs all models	38,382 miles
50-100k	1,933	1,409	26.9%+6.1 percentage points vs all models	71,129 miles
100-150k	356	245	32.6%+6.4 percentage points vs all models	113,070 miles
150-200k	19	14	31.6%+4.3 percentage points vs all models	161,511 miles
200k+	1	1	0.0%-26.6 percentage points vs all models	205,139 miles

Problem areas by mileage

Past 100k miles on the Peugeot 1007, MOT records most often point to corrosion and structure, suspension and steering, and lights and electrical.

Mileage range	Car areas most often recorded	Specific MOT defect examples
0-50k	Corrosion and structure (31.9 MOT notes per 100 tests) Suspension and steering (15.3 MOT notes per 100 tests) Emissions, engine, and exhaust (12.6 MOT notes per 100 tests)	No exact MOT wording is available for this mileage range.
50-100k	Corrosion and structure (41.0 MOT notes per 100 tests) Emissions, engine, and exhaust (26.5 MOT notes per 100 tests) Suspension and steering (25.5 MOT notes per 100 tests)	No exact MOT wording is available for this mileage range.
100-150k	Corrosion and structure (44.1 MOT notes per 100 tests) Suspension and steering (34.3 MOT notes per 100 tests) Lights and electrical (31.2 MOT notes per 100 tests)	No exact MOT wording is available for this mileage range.
150-200k	Corrosion and structure (89.5 MOT notes per 100 tests) Lights and electrical (57.9 MOT notes per 100 tests) Emissions, engine, and exhaust (47.4 MOT notes per 100 tests)	No exact MOT wording is available for this mileage range.
200k+	Mixed MOT checks (200.0 MOT notes per 100 tests)	No exact MOT wording is available for this mileage range.

Fair comparisons: is this problem normal for its age?

The MOT failure rate rises from 26.7% at 10-15 years to 25.7% at 15+ years. Compare the car with the nearest age range before treating a fault as normal wear or a warning sign. The average MOT failure rate across all models in the same dataset is 18.7%. The highest failure rate by age is 26.7% for 10-15 years cars, based on 105 tests.

Age range	Tests	Vehicles	Failure rate (vs all models)	Median age
10-15 years 2011–2016 reg.	105	76	26.7%+3.1 percentage points vs all models	14.7 years
15+ years pre-2011 reg.	3,084	2,279	25.7%-0.2 percentage points vs all models	17.0 years

Recall records and data freshness

Recall context: are there safety notices to know about?

2 relevant recall notices appear for this model. Treat them as safety checks to verify for the exact car, not as normal MOT wear.

2008-10-10	VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE AFFECTED It has been identified that on subject vehicles certain front suspension components have not been correctly tightened. In time this can result in noise additionally affect vehicle handling. Recalled vehicles will have the subject components tightened.
2005-12-14	BRAKES MAY FAIL It is necessary to check the fitting of the pedal box transfer bar levers on (RHD only). In rare cases where the return bar lever is faulty the braking efficiency could be affected. Recalled vehicles will have the transfer bar checked and replaced if found to be faulty.

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Related reliability guides

Sources used: DVSA MOT tests (Apr 2026); vehicle recalls (Apr 2026); MOT fault wording (May 2025). These are patterns from many MOT tests and recall notices. They help you decide what to inspect and what to ask; they do not certify the condition of one specific car.