Used buying checklist
Peugeot 107 reliability, common problems and used buying checks
A used Peugeot 107 looks worse than average for reliability in UK MOT data: 22.2% of 149,502 tests failed, compared with 18.7% across all indexed models. A good example should have a clean MOT history for corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, and emissions, engine, and exhaust.
It can be, if the exact car has a clean history for corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, and emissions, engine, and exhaust.
Start with corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, and emissions, engine, and exhaust, then compare the car's mileage and recall record below.
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.
- 22.2% MOT failure rate
- Median tested mileage 68,074 miles
- 33,140 failed MOT tests analysed
Corrosion and structure is the clearest area to check
Corrosion and structure is the clearest named problem area in this model's MOT history (61.7 MOT notes per 100 tests). Example MOT phrases from this area include excessively corroded, 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:
- excessively corroded
- prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
- corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened
- or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting
- warning lamp indicates a fault
- inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
- lens slightly defective
- with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
- leaking excessively from engine
- has a major leak of exhaust gases
Focus on corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, and emissions, engine, and exhaust
The model's recorded failure rate is 22.2%, +3.5 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 analysed149,502 tests
- Median tested mileage68,074 miles
- Failed MOT tests33,140
Should you buy a used Peugeot 107?
77.8% of the MOT tests we analysed for this model passed. The model's recorded failure rate is 22.2%, +3.5 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.
- Repeat unresolved MOT notes for corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, 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 "excessively corroded"
It can be, if the exact car has a clean history for corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, and emissions, engine, and exhaust.
Start with corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, and emissions, engine, and exhaust, then compare the car's mileage and recall record below.
Corrosion and structure is the clearest named problem area in the MOT history (61.7 MOT notes per 100 tests). These counts are issue notes, not failure rates, because a single MOT can list several faults.
Past 100k miles on the Peugeot 107, MOT records most often point to corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, and emissions, engine, and exhaust.
The MOT failure rate rises from 15.1% at 6-10 years to 28.1% 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%.
Start with corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, emissions, engine, and exhaust, and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors. The checklist on this page explains why each area is being recommended, what to inspect, and what to ask the seller.
6 relevant recall notices appear for this model. Treat them as safety checks to verify for the exact car, not as normal MOT wear.
What should I check first?
Start with corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, emissions, engine, and exhaust, and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors. 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.
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Corrosion and structure Seen in MOT results
Corrosion and structure is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (61.7 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Inspect sills, subframes, mounting points, arches, and underside corrosion advisories.
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Lights and electrical Seen in MOT results
Lights and electrical is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (17.4 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check every lamp, warning light, horn, battery condition, and dashboard messages.
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Emissions, engine, and exhaust Seen in MOT results
Emissions, engine, and exhaust is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (12.1 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check warning lights, smoke, exhaust leaks, recent emissions failures, and service history.
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Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors Seen in MOT results
Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (5.9 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check windscreen damage, wiper operation, washers, mirrors, and demisting.
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Suspension and steering Seen in MOT results
Suspension and steering is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (5.7 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and inspect steering play.
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Tyres and wheels Seen in MOT results
Tyres and wheels is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (1.3 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check tyre age, tread depth, sidewall damage, wheel condition, and alignment wear.
What changes with mileage?
Past 100k miles on the Peugeot 107, MOT records most often point to corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, and emissions, engine, and exhaust.
Common MOT problem areas
Common faults: what usually fails on this model?
Corrosion and structure is the clearest named problem area in the MOT history (61.7 MOT notes per 100 tests). These counts are issue notes, not failure rates, because a single MOT can list several faults.
Recall-related areas to verify
Official recall areas
Manufacturer recall notices for the Peugeot 107 mainly involve 5 areas: mixed recall notices, suspension and steering, brakes, and emissions, engine, and exhaust. Treat each as something to verify on the specific car you are viewing; the recall table below shows the official notice text.
Mileage and age checks
Mileage changes: what starts showing up after high mileage?
Past 100k miles on the Peugeot 107, MOT records most often point to corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, and emissions, engine, and exhaust. On lower-mileage cars, the most common named areas are corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, and windscreen, wipers, and mirrors.
| Mileage range | Tests | Vehicles | Failure rate (vs all models) | Median mileage |
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| 0-50k | 40,822 | 33,998 | 14.9%+4.1 percentage points vs all models | 36,823 miles |
| 50-100k | 83,354 | 62,673 | 23.5%+2.8 percentage points vs all models | 72,307 miles |
| 100-150k | 22,841 | 16,014 | 30.0%+3.8 percentage points vs all models | 113,387 miles |
| 150-200k | 1,590 | 1,122 | 32.5%+5.2 percentage points vs all models | 161,226 miles |
| 200k+ | 125 | 96 | 26.4%-0.2 percentage points vs all models | 216,641 miles |
Problem areas by mileage
Past 100k miles on the Peugeot 107, MOT records most often point to corrosion and structure, lights and electrical, and emissions, engine, and exhaust.
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Fair comparisons: is this problem normal for its age?
The MOT failure rate rises from 15.1% at 6-10 years to 28.1% 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 28.1% for 15+ years cars, based on 36,758 tests.
| Age range | Tests | Vehicles | Failure rate (vs all models) | Median age |
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| 6-10 years 2016–2020 reg. |
20,600 | 17,346 | 15.1%-1.5 percentage points vs all models | 9.5 years |
| 10-15 years 2011–2016 reg. |
92,144 | 70,321 | 21.4%-2.1 percentage points vs all models | 12.4 years |
| 15+ years pre-2011 reg. |
36,758 | 26,664 | 28.1%+2.2 percentage points vs all models | 16.2 years |
Recall records and data freshness
Recall context: are there safety notices to know about?
6 relevant recall notices appear for this model. Treat them as safety checks to verify for the exact car, not as normal MOT wear.
| 2018-12-12 | THE BONDING OF THE REAR DOOR WINDOW GLASS TO THE HINGE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION On the affected vehicles the bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification. Check and if necessary replace the rear window or re- bond the rear window glass hinges. |
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| 2014-12-19 | LOSS OF CONTROL The front shock absorber rod may have an internal fault which could cause it to brake. This could have an adverse affect on the front suspension and the driver's ability to control the vehicle. On affected vehicles replace both front shock absorbers. |
| 2014-02-25 | REAR CROSS-MEMBER MAY FAIL AND CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL On subject vehicles a weld on the rear cross member might be non-compliant and eventually cause the weld between the cross member and the vehicle body to break. This may lead to a partial detachment of the axle and cause the driver to lose control. Contact keepers using DVLA and manufacturer's records.Check the compliance of the weld on the O/S/R and if necessary replace the cross member. |
| 2012-11-13 | ENGINE MAY FAIL It is possible that the con-rod bearing shells will not conform to manufacturer specification. This could lead to premature deterioration of the shells and in time cause the engine to fail. To replace the con-rod bearing shells |
| 2011-06-20 | SUSPENSION MAY FAIL The left hand side front chassis may have a nonconformity which may lead to a risk of poor securing of the suspension arm. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the left hand side front chassis member. |
| 2010-02-19 | ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE It has been identified that within the mechanism of the accelerator pedal there is a friction lever which interacts with a sliding surface. Over time and under certain conditionsthe contact surfaces may generated excessive friction and latterly the movement of the accelerator pedal. This over time and under certain conditions will result in the accelerator pedal becoming intermittently more difficult to push; or slower to return. In rare instances the accelerator pedal can remain in the partially depressed position. Recalled vehicles will have a reinforcing plate fitted within the accelerator pedal mechanism which will ensure continued correct functionality. |
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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.