Does the Peugeot 107 fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Peugeot 107 records 10.57 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 20.83 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−10.26, 95% interval −10.37 to −10.16). It ranks 598 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
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What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Peugeot 107 is “A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn”, recorded 25,103 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 25,103 | 3.41 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 17,304 | 2.35 |
| A wheel bearing excessively rough | 9,147 | 1.24 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 7,232 | 0.98 |
| A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 4,580 | 0.62 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 735,950 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Peugeot 107 gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
14.6% of Peugeot 107 MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12 months and 4,268 miles later (102,237 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 102,237 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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