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2011 Peugeot 107: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2011 Peugeot 107s, from 13,821 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

13,821MOT tests in 2025
62%pass first time (all 2011 cars: 61%)
5,100typical miles a year
3.9×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2011 Peugeot 107s than on all cars registered in 2011.

  • Rigid brake pipes3.9× usual
    Peugeot 107
    23.7% All 2011 cars
    6.1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.6%, against 1% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Anti-roll bar link bushes14.7× usual
    Peugeot 107
    10.3% All 2011 cars
    0.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.1%, against 0.2% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£280 (pair of drop links) Checkatrade

    At the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.

  • Braking performance2× usual
    Peugeot 107
    10.6% All 2011 cars
    5.4%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4.6%, against 2.1% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

  • Exhaust system1.7× usual
    Peugeot 107
    11% All 2011 cars
    6.4%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.3%, against 1.7% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£500 (pipe or section) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for blowing or rattling from underneath at idle, and look for black soot around joints.

  • Headlights1.7× usual
    Peugeot 107
    10% All 2011 cars
    5.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.9%, against 3.2% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £40–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.

Better than most

Engine oil leaks: 2.6% here, against 8.9% of all 2011 cars. Shock absorbers: 2.6% here, against 7.6% of all 2011 cars.

By area

The share of 2011 Peugeot 107 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    43% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Suspension
    37% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    35% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    33% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    13% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    7% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20148,611Tyres 31%
201315,931Brakes 33%
201215,386Brakes 40%
201013,563Brakes 46%
200912,233Brakes 48%
200810,880Brakes 48%
20078,615Suspension 47%
20066,750Lights and electrics 50%
20051,683Lights and electrics 53%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2011 Peugeot 107s registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score