MOT Risk Index.co.uk

Peugeot 407 MOT pass rate and common problems

61.7% of Peugeot 407s passed the 2024 MOT (8,915 first tests): 53.6% at the first attempt and 8.1% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 9% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 109.1 (95% CI 106.7–111.6; 100 = normal).

Peugeot 407 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate61.7%incl. 8.1% fixed at the test centre20248915
Passed at the first attempt53.6%all first tests20248915
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 106.7–111.6)109.1index100 = normal for its age · rank 550 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20248915
Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure19.4per 10010.6 same-age2019–2024102439
Dangerous defects19.4per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024102439
Advisory items182.3per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024102439
strip · Peugeot 407 · MOT Risk Index · 109.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Peugeot 407. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 550 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 530 and 573 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Peugeot 407 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank550of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20248915
Best rank within its 95% interval530rankother models held where they are20248915
Worst rank within its 95% interval573rankother models held where they are20248915

Check this car by registration

Before you submit. Enter a UK registration to compare this vehicle with similar cars. We send the registration to the DVSA MOT History API, do not put it in the URL or send it to analytics, and keep any server-side cache for no more than 15 minutes. MOT history is free on GOV.UK; we do not sell it. Statistical information, not vehicle condition advice. Read how we use your data.

Download this page's numbers (CSV) · How to cite

Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 112.4 to 109.1 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Peugeot 407 MOT, and how often?

Peugeot 407 MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 37.6 per 100 tests, against 32.2 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 102,439).

bar · Peugeot 407 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 37.6 vs 32.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment37.6per 10032.22019–202438496
Brakes27.8per 10019.52019–202428441
Suspension21.4per 10027.92019–202421891
Body, chassis, structure19.4per 10010.62019–202419866
Tyres13.4per 10010.82019–202413695
Visibility13.2per 10010.82019–202413515

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 102,439 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Peugeot 407's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Peugeot 407 advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 32.9% of the time.

funnel · Peugeot 407 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 32.9 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 32.9 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment32.9% next failmedian model2019–20242090
Body, chassis, structure23.8% next failmedian model2019–20241436
Brakes21.2% next failmedian model2019–202421092
Suspension21.0% next failmedian model2019–202417931
Tyres12.9% next failmedian model2019–202420954
Steering9.2% next failmedian model2019–20241893
Noise, emissions and leaks7.4% next failmedian model2019–20248959
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.5% next failmedian model2019–20241168
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle4.0% next failmedian model2019–20243060
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20246492

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Peugeot 407 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Peugeot 407 MOTs flag brakes most: 51.5 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 102,439).

bar · Peugeot 407 · Brakes · 51.5 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes51.5per 10034.72019–202452729
Tyres47.5per 10039.72019–202448648
Suspension41.3per 10026.22019–202442292
Noise, emissions and leaks13.9per 1005.22019–202414253
Non-component advisories10.5per 1007.82019–202410744
Identification of the vehicle4.9per 1002.52019–20245007

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 102,439 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Peugeot 407?

For Peugeot 407s aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 27.0% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 17,337).

bar · Peugeot 407 · Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass · 13.9 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass13.9% next fail2019–2024517
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass10.4% next fail2019–2024517
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6% next fail2019–2024517
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–2024517
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–2024517
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–2024517
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–2024517
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–2024517
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 403 cars)16.9% next fail2019–2024403
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 403 cars)16.1% next fail2019–2024403
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 403 cars)7.7% next fail2019–2024403
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 403 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024403
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 403 cars)6.5% next fail2019–2024403
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 403 cars)6.0% next fail2019–2024403
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 403 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024403
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 403 cars)3.0% next fail2019–2024403
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail24.4% next fail2019–2024550
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail21.8% next fail2019–2024550
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.7% next fail2019–2024550
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–2024550
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.6% next fail2019–2024550
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–2024550
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–2024550
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–2024550
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–2024550
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass14.6% next fail2019–20244814
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass14.4% next fail2019–20244814
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.9% next fail2019–20244814
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–20244814
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–20244814
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.6% next fail2019–20244814
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20244814
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–20244814
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20244814
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20244814
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244814
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory20.4% next fail2019–20244469
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory19.5% next fail2019–20244469
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.1% next fail2019–20244469
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.1% next fail2019–20244469
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.3% next fail2019–20244469
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.5% next fail2019–20244469
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.4% next fail2019–20244469
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–20244469
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20244469
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20244469
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20244469
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail26.4% next fail2019–20246836
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail21.9% next fail2019–20246836
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.6% next fail2019–20246836
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.1% next fail2019–20246836
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.2% next fail2019–20246836
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.0% next fail2019–20246836
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–20246836
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–20246836
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20246836
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20246836
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20246836
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass14.7% next fail2019–20249494
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass13.0% next fail2019–20249494
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass11.2% next fail2019–20249494
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.8% next fail2019–20249494
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.0% next fail2019–20249494
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–20249494
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20249494
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–20249494
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20249494
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20249494
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20249494
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory21.0% next fail2019–202411785
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory16.4% next fail2019–202411785
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory16.2% next fail2019–202411785
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory14.2% next fail2019–202411785
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.1% next fail2019–202411785
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.8% next fail2019–202411785
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–202411785
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–202411785
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–202411785
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202411785
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202411785
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail27.0% next fail2019–202417337
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail21.1% next fail2019–202417337
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail19.6% next fail2019–202417337
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail18.8% next fail2019–202417337
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.7% next fail2019–202417337
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.1% next fail2019–202417337
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.8% next fail2019–202417337
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–202417337
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–202417337
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202417337
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–202417337
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass15.5% next fail2019–20244061
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass12.2% next fail2019–20244061
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass11.2% next fail2019–20244061
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.3% next fail2019–20244061
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20244061
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–20244061
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20244061
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20244061
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20244061
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20244061
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20244061
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory24.1% next fail2019–20246073
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory16.4% next fail2019–20246073
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory15.9% next fail2019–20246073
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.9% next fail2019–20246073
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.7% next fail2019–20246073
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.8% next fail2019–20246073
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4% next fail2019–20246073
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20246073
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20246073
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20246073
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20246073
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail30.7% next fail2019–20248508
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail22.1% next fail2019–20248508
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail21.6% next fail2019–20248508
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.8% next fail2019–20248508
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail15.9% next fail2019–20248508
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.7% next fail2019–20248508
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–20248508
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20248508
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail2.0% next fail2019–20248508
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20248508
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20248508

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Peugeot 407 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Peugeot 407 gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 19.4 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 101.3 major and 25.3 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Peugeot 407 · Dangerous defects · 19.4 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 19.4 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects19.4per 10011.22019–2024102439

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 102,439 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Peugeot 407 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Peugeot 407 go from 50% at age 13 (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 43.2–56.8%) to 48.5% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 8,915).

line · Peugeot 407 · Age 13 (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 43.2–56.8%) · 50 vs 38.2 · 2024
Age 13 (rough esti: 50. Age 19: 48.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 13 (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 43.2–56.8%)50% failed first time38.22024204
Age 1448.3% failed first time40.420241146
Age 1547.4% failed first time41.620241267
Age 1643.9% failed first time43.120241157
Age 1746.5% failed first time43.120241853
Age 1844.8% failed first time43.920241787
Age 1948.5% failed first time43.520241153

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Peugeot 407 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Peugeot 407s fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 9, where they fail more often: 40.5% against 26.7% (2024, n = 2,161).

line · Peugeot 407 · Age 8 · 35.8 vs 23.2 · 2024
Age 8: 35.8. Age 20: 44.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 835.8% fail23.22024313
Age 940.5% fail26.720242161
Age 1042.0% fail30.020244316
Age 1144.3% fail33.420246739
Age 1244.9% fail36.4202411961
Age 1345.9% fail38.8202417251
Age 1447.4% fail40.8202419290
Age 1547.1% fail42.3202415851
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1647.5% fail43.1202411127
Age 1746.9% fail43.520247377
Age 1845.8% fail43.620244047
Age 1947.2% fail43.220241619
Age 2044.3% fail42.42024327

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Peugeot 407 years should I avoid?

Peugeot 407 build years range from index 96.4 to 100.2 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 8,915).

bar · Peugeot 407 · Build year 2004 · 97.8 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 200497.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244978
Build year 2005100.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202417563
Build year 200698.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202424379
Build year 2007 (better for its age)98index vs own age100 = normal2019–202421959
Build year 2008 (better for its age)96.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202411652
Build year 200998.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202410829
Build year 201098.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20249115
Build year 2011 (rough estimate: 1,251 tests, 95% interval 88.4–105.1)96.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241251

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Peugeot 407 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Peugeot 407 MOT: about £145 (up to about £275 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 8,915).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Peugeot 407 · Expected repair bill · 144.9 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill144.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue8915
Estimated range lower144.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue8915
Estimated range upper275.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue8915
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)52.6GBP expected contribution140price catalogue8915
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)41.7GBP expected contribution150price catalogue8915
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)38.5GBP expected contribution180price catalogue8915
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)12.1GBP expected contribution90price catalogue8915

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Peugeot 407 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Peugeot 407 and 3 as often or more. The Peugeot 407 has an MOT Risk Index of 109.1, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 8,915).

bar · Peugeot 407 · Peugeot 407 (this model) · 109.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Peugeot 407 (this model)109.1index100 = normal20248915
Peugeot 508105.4index109.1202418837
Renault Laguna109.9index109.120249316
Mercedes-Benz CLC106.3index109.120248510
Seat Altea105.8index109.1202414538
Citroen C5109.4index109.1202420466
Volvo S40104.6index109.1202418102
Kia Optima99index109.1202411304
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volvo V50110.4index109.1202429883

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Peugeot 407 normally do?

At age 17, the median Peugeot 407 had covered 121,400 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 94,759 to 149,158 miles (2024, n = 1,853).

line · Peugeot 407 · Age 13 median (rough estimate) · 106283 vs baseline · 2024
Age 13 median (rou: 106283. Age 19 P75: 156731. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 13 median (rough estimate)106283miles2024204
Age 13 P25 (rough estimate)85904miles2024204
Age 13 P75 (rough estimate)135601miles2024204
Age 14 median117370miles20241146
Age 14 P2590600miles20241146
Age 14 P75147222miles20241146
Age 15 median119524miles20241267
Age 15 P2594499miles20241267
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 P75146063miles20241267
Age 16 median119704miles20241157
Age 16 P2592680miles20241157
Age 16 P75145926miles20241157
Age 17 median121400miles20241853
Age 17 P2594759miles20241853
Age 17 P75149158miles20241853
Age 18 median121500miles20241787
Age 18 P2595362miles20241787
Age 18 P75151451miles20241787
Age 19 median125803miles20241153
Age 19 P2595444miles20241153
Age 19 P75156731miles20241153

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Peugeot 407 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 23.1% of Peugeot 407s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 51.0% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 2,503). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Peugeot 407 · Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 19.5–34.7%) · 26.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 19.5–34.7%)26.4% failed first time2024125
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 37.9–48.6%)43.2% failed first time2024329
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 488 tests, 95% interval 50.5–59.3%)54.9% failed first time2024488
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 379 tests, 95% interval 48–58%)53% failed first time2024379
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 16.2–31.9%)23.1% failed first time2024108
Age 15+, 40-70k miles32.5% failed first time2024616
Age 15+, 70-100k miles41.4% failed first time20241492
Age 15+, 100-140k miles47.9% failed first time20242844
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 140k+ miles51% failed first time20242395

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Peugeot 407 last?

66.3% of Peugeot 407s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 22.5% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 67,404).

line · Peugeot 407 · 100,000 miles · 66.3 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 66.3. 200,000 miles: 4.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles66.3% of tested cars202467404
150,000 miles22.5% of tested cars202422835
200,000 miles4.8% of tested cars20244868

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Peugeot 407 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Peugeot 407 index is 105.0, against 110.3 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 8,915).

slope · Peugeot 407 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 105 vs 110.3 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 110.3 vs 105. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index105index110.32019–20248915

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Peugeot 407 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Peugeot 407s tested were diesel: 46.8% failed first time (2024, n = 8,095).

bar · Peugeot 407 · Diesel · 46.8 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel46.8% fail first timeother fuels20248095

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Peugeot 407 engine is best?

For its age, the best Peugeot 407 engine is the diesel over 2.0 litre at index 90.1, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 101.7, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 8,915).

bar · Peugeot 407 · Diesel over 2.0 litre · 90.1 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel over 2.0 litre90.1index vs model norm100 = model average20245320
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 4,327 tests, 95% interval 90.4–96.7)93.5index vs model norm100 = model average20244327
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre96.9index vs model norm100 = model average202413404
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 4,577 tests, 95% interval 96.2–102.4)99.3index vs model norm100 = model average20244577
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre101.7index vs model norm100 = model average202474053
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 635 tests, 95% interval 96.5–113.2)104.8index vs model norm100 = model average2024635

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Peugeot 407 fail its MOT most?

Peugeot 407 fails first-time MOTs most in Dundee (DD): 63.0% against 46.1% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 319).

First-time failure rates for the Peugeot 407 range from 34.4% in the Southend-on-Sea (SS) postcode area to 58.6% in the Kirkcaldy (KY) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Peugeot 407 · Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 319 tests, 95% interval 57.6–68.1%) · 63.0 vs 46.4 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 38%. 56%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 319 tests, 95% interval 57.6–68.1%)63.0% fail first time46.42024319
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 317 tests, 95% interval 53.2–64.0%)58.7% fail first time46.42024317
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 326 tests, 95% interval 53.2–63.8%)58.6% fail first time46.42024326
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 20.5–33.9%)26.7% fail first time46.42024165
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 392 tests, 95% interval 25.1–34.0%)29.3% fail first time46.42024392
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 29.9–38.3%)34.0% fail first time46.42024483
Kirkcaldy (KY)58.6% fail first time46.42024572
Aberdeen (AB)58.3% fail first time46.42024501
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 52.4–63.4%)58.0% fail first time46.42024307
Truro (TR)58.0% fail first time46.42024973
Bath (BA)56.8% fail first time46.42024866
Torquay (TQ)56.0% fail first time46.42024532
Carlisle (CA)55.6% fail first time46.42024692
Plymouth (PL)55.0% fail first time46.420241621
Hull (HU)54.9% fail first time46.42024773
York (YO)54.7% fail first time46.42024891
Exeter (EX)54.3% fail first time46.420241363
Lincoln (LN)54.3% fail first time46.42024645
Taunton (TA)53.6% fail first time46.42024857
Edinburgh (EH)53.2% fail first time46.420241005
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 46.6–58.9%)52.8% fail first time46.42024250
Bournemouth (BH)52.6% fail first time46.420241167
Salisbury (SP)52.1% fail first time46.42024650
Dorchester (DT)52.0% fail first time46.42024558
Portsmouth (PO)51.7% fail first time46.420241580
Lancaster (LA)51.7% fail first time46.42024621
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 381 tests, 95% interval 45.4–55.4%)50.4% fail first time46.42024381
Bristol (BS)50.3% fail first time46.420241682
Gloucester (GL)50.3% fail first time46.420241420
Blackpool (FY)50.3% fail first time46.42024605
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 43.6–56.9%)50.2% fail first time46.42024213
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 45.1–54.9%)50% fail first time46.42024402
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 42.8–57.2%)50% fail first time46.42024180
Telford (TF)49.9% fail first time46.42024517
Newport (NP)49.8% fail first time46.42024913
Brighton (BN)49.8% fail first time46.420241004
Kilmarnock (KA)49.7% fail first time46.42024531
Cardiff (CF)49.5% fail first time46.420241309
Nottingham (NG)49.4% fail first time46.420242268
Swindon (SN)48.7% fail first time46.42024987
Northampton (NN)48.5% fail first time46.420241577
Swansea (SA)48.5% fail first time46.420241237
Worcester (WR)48.5% fail first time46.42024619
Southampton (SO)48.4% fail first time46.420241210
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 381 tests, 95% interval 43.3–53.3%)48.3% fail first time46.42024381
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 397 tests, 95% interval 43.2–53.0%)48.1% fail first time46.42024397
Leeds (LS)48.1% fail first time46.42024861
Chester (CH)47.8% fail first time46.420241276
Stockport (SK)47.6% fail first time46.42024901
Derby (DE)47.3% fail first time46.420241523
Cleveland (TS)47.0% fail first time46.42024915
Preston (PR)47.0% fail first time46.42024937
Bradford (BD)47.0% fail first time46.42024786
Colchester (CO)46.8% fail first time46.42024816
Norwich (NR)46.8% fail first time46.420242013
Shrewsbury (SY)46.5% fail first time46.42024884
Oxford (OX)46.4% fail first time46.42024978
Stevenage (SG)46.1% fail first time46.42024505
Crewe (CW)46.1% fail first time46.42024657
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)46.1% fail first time46.420241078
Cambridge (CB)46.0% fail first time46.42024678
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 40.3–51.8%)46.0% fail first time46.42024285
Tonbridge (TN)45.7% fail first time46.420241341
Oldham (OL)45.4% fail first time46.42024614
Canterbury (CT)45.4% fail first time46.420241361
Walsall (WS)45.4% fail first time46.42024926
Medway (ME)45.2% fail first time46.420241336
Guildford (GU)45.1% fail first time46.420241088
Glasgow (G)45.0% fail first time46.420241457
Doncaster (DN)44.8% fail first time46.420241789
Warrington (WA)44.5% fail first time46.420241036
Darlington (DL)44.4% fail first time46.42024529
Peterborough (PE)44.3% fail first time46.420242755
Reading (RG)43.9% fail first time46.420241327
Milton Keynes (MK)43.5% fail first time46.42024947
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 334 tests, 95% interval 38.2–48.8%)43.4% fail first time46.42024334
Dudley (DY)43.4% fail first time46.42024786
Wigan (WN)43.2% fail first time46.42024514
Redhill (RH)43.2% fail first time46.42024776
Bolton (BL)43.1% fail first time46.42024601
Blackburn (BB)42.9% fail first time46.420241051
Manchester (M)42.7% fail first time46.420241626
Motherwell (ML)42.5% fail first time46.42024560
Llandudno (LL)42.4% fail first time46.420241601
Ipswich (IP)42.3% fail first time46.420241526
Sheffield (S)41.8% fail first time46.420242555
Luton (LU)41.7% fail first time46.42024686
Liverpool (L)41.5% fail first time46.42024982
Newcastle (NE)41.4% fail first time46.420241516
London N (N) (rough estimate: 494 tests, 95% interval 37.0–45.7%)41.3% fail first time46.42024494
Chelmsford (CM)41.1% fail first time46.42024883
Leicester (LE)41.0% fail first time46.420242055
London W (W) (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 33.0–49.3%)40.9% fail first time46.42024137
Wakefield (WF)40.9% fail first time46.42024952
Coventry (CV)40.5% fail first time46.420242164
Dartford (DA)40.4% fail first time46.42024586
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 377 tests, 95% interval 35.5–45.3%)40.3% fail first time46.42024377
Birmingham (B)40.3% fail first time46.420243326
Wolverhampton (WV)40.0% fail first time46.42024904
Hemel Hempstead (HP)39.9% fail first time46.42024716
London SE (SE)39.7% fail first time46.42024599
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 34.4–45.1%)39.6% fail first time46.42024313
Kingston upon Thames (KT)39.6% fail first time46.42024518
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 31.5–47.3%)39.2% fail first time46.42024143
Slough (SL)38.5% fail first time46.42024540
Durham (DH)38.4% fail first time46.42024539
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 32.2–43.9%)37.8% fail first time46.42024259
Twickenham (TW)37.1% fail first time46.42024580
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 456 tests, 95% interval 32.5–41.4%)36.8% fail first time46.42024456
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 415 tests, 95% interval 32.1–41.4%)36.6% fail first time46.42024415
Romford (RM)36.4% fail first time46.42024685
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 29.9–40.9%)35.2% fail first time46.42024287
London E (E)34.8% fail first time46.42024546
Southend-on-Sea (SS)34.4% fail first time46.42024785

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Peugeot 407 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Peugeot 407 MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.2 times the national rate: 0.91% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 8,893).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Peugeot 407 · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.2 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.2ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers8893

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Peugeot 407 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 6.4% of Peugeot 407s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Peugeot 407 · Likely compliant · 6.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant6.4% estimate20248915

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Peugeot 407?

Of failed Peugeot 407 MOTs, 30.2% were retested the same day and a further 64.9% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 33,269).

bar · Peugeot 407 · Same-day retest · 30.2 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest30.2%failed initial tests2019–202433269
Retest within 10 days64.9%failed initial tests2019–202433269
Clean MOT streak18.7%observed chains2019–202417886
Repeat advisory43.3%observed chains2019–202417886
Decreasing odometer4.5% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202422210

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Peugeot 407?

Peugeot 407s aged 12 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 32.8% of tests, against 49.0% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 3,859).

bullet · Peugeot 407 · Low-use first-time failure · 32.8 vs 49.0 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 32.8 vs 49. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure32.8%49.02019–20243859
Low-use gap-16.2percentage points8–12k miles2019–20243859

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Peugeot 407 fails, does it fail again?

44.4% of Peugeot 407s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 38.8% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 8,718). The failure most likely to come back is identification of the vehicle: 43.0% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Peugeot 407 · Repeat after fail · 44.4 vs 38.8 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 44.4 vs 38.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail44.4%38.82019–20248718

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Peugeot 407 faults come together?

On Peugeot 407s, identification of the vehicle and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 3.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 30).

Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.5)3.8liftexpected joint rate202430
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 2.5–5.6)3.8liftexpected joint rate202427
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.1)3.7liftexpected joint rate202436
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.9)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024245
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.6)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024268
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.6)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024178
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.0liftexpected joint rate2024506
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 340 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024340
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024260
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 452 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024452
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 399 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024399
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.4)2.8liftexpected joint rate202495
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 461 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.0)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024461
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.3)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024114
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024406
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024322
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels2.6liftexpected joint rate2024547
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024286
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.5liftexpected joint rate2024586
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 258 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024258
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.1)2.5liftexpected joint rate202475
Brakes + Suspension2.4liftexpected joint rate20245814
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 432 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024432
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.4liftexpected joint rate20242096
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024239
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.8)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024121
Suspension + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20243294
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.3liftexpected joint rate20242840
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20241393
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20241183
Brakes + Steering2.3liftexpected joint rate20241171
Brakes + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20243396
Tyres + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate20242358
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate20245591
Brakes + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate20243936
Steering + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20241078
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20244682
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20241795
Steering + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024665
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.1liftexpected joint rate20247694
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.1liftexpected joint rate20241541
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20247069
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 320 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024320
Suspension + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20243410
Steering + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate2024735
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 345 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024345
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 246 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2liftexpected joint rate2024246
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.6)2.0liftexpected joint rate202448
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks1.9liftexpected joint rate20241685
Body, chassis, structure + Steering1.8liftexpected joint rate2024971
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.8liftexpected joint rate20246468
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.7liftexpected joint rate20244264
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres1.7liftexpected joint rate20242696
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes1.7liftexpected joint rate20244308
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.7liftexpected joint rate20243017
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Seat belt installation check + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Brakes + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Peugeot 407 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 15 safety recall campaigns matched to the Peugeot 407; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched15campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register8915

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Peugeot 407 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Peugeot 407s tested at age 13, about 50 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 48 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 13 (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 43.2–56.8%)50% fail first time2024204
Age 14 (rough estimate: 1,146 tests, 95% interval 45.4–51.1%)48.3% fail first time20241146
Age 15 (rough estimate: 1,267 tests, 95% interval 44.6–50.1%)47.4% fail first time20241267
Age 16 (rough estimate: 1,157 tests, 95% interval 41.1–46.8%)43.9% fail first time20241157
Age 17 (rough estimate: 1,853 tests, 95% interval 44.2–48.7%)46.5% fail first time20241853
Age 18 (rough estimate: 1,787 tests, 95% interval 42.5–47.1%)44.8% fail first time20241787
Age 19 (rough estimate: 1,153 tests, 95% interval 45.6–51.4%)48.5% fail first time20241153

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Peugeot 407 fail inspections in other countries too?

In Finland, 41.0% of Peugeot 407s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 26.3% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 4,811 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Peugeot 407 also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Peugeot 407 · Norway · 46.9 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 46.9 vs 33.7. Finland: 41 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 68.4 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway46.9% failed33.72024 by country899
Finland41% failed26.32024 by country4811
Netherlands68.4% failed50.82024 by country3167

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Peugeot 407 MOT matter?

Peugeot 407s fail first time most in February (47.7%, against 30.0% for all cars that month) and least in September (44.9%) (2024, n = 8,915).

line · Peugeot 407 · January · 45.2 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 45.2. December: 46.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Peugeot 407: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January45.2% fail first time31.1202410827
February47.7% fail first time30.020249326
March46% fail first time28.3202410470
April46.6% fail first time29.820246125
May46.9% fail first time28.820246380
June45.1% fail first time28.120247315
July45.9% fail first time29.320247812
August46.1% fail first time29.220247994
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September44.9% fail first time28.220249774
October45.6% fail first time30.3202410440
November47.2% fail first time30.620249457
December46.3% fail first time29.320246519

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 8,915 initial Peugeot 407 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 8,915 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

See the Volvo V50, a car of the same inspection class with 3.4× the tests · Check your car by registration

How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Peugeot 407 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/peugeot-407/

How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.

Report an error

What is wrong on this page? One tap sends the category only, no text and nothing about you.

Peugeot 407 MOT: quick answers

What is the Peugeot 407 first-time MOT pass rate?

53.6% of first attempts passed in 2024 (8,915 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 8,915 primary tests: 46.42% failed first time and 61.7% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 109.1 is shown separately.