Peugeot 207
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 264,741 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
264,741
Highest Pass Rate
2014 (79%)
Years Covered
9
About the Peugeot 207
The Peugeot 207 was MOT tested 264,741 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (2006 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 model has the highest pass rate at 79% from 1,950 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 68%. The 11 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Peugeot 207s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 95,329 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 53,286 miles.
Compared to the Peugeot brand average of 83%, the 207 is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Peugeot models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Peugeot 207 by Year
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Questions about the Peugeot 207
Is the Peugeot 207 reliable?
Across its 9 model years in our data (2006 to 2014), the Peugeot 207 averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 264,741 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2014 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 79%.
Which year Peugeot 207 has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 Peugeot 207 has the highest MOT pass rate at 79%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 68%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Peugeot 207s more reliable?
Newer Peugeot 207s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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