2012 Peugeot 107: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2012 Peugeot 107s, from 15,386 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2012 Peugeot 107s than on all cars registered in 2012.
- Rigid brake pipes4.3× usualPeugeot 10723.9% All 2012 cars5.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.6%, against 0.8% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt 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 bushes21.3× usualPeugeot 10712.8% All 2012 cars0.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.4%, against 0.1% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£280 (pair of drop links) CheckatradeAt 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.
- Sub-frame1.8× usualPeugeot 1078.8% All 2012 cars5%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.8%, against 0.3% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £300–£1,000 our estimateAt the viewing: Look underneath at the frame the suspension bolts to. Flaky rust or holes are expensive to fix.
- Braking performance1.7× usualPeugeot 1078.4% All 2012 cars4.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.3%, against 1.8% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.
- Exhaust system1.6× usualPeugeot 1078.9% All 2012 cars5.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.6%, against 1.5% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£500 (pipe or section) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for blowing or rattling from underneath at idle, and look for black soot around joints.
Engine oil leaks: 2.1% here, against 7.3% of all 2012 cars. Ball joint: 0.7% here, against 5.6% of all 2012 cars.
By area
The share of 2012 Peugeot 107 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes40% 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.
- Suspension34% 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.
- Tyres33% 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.
- Lights and electrics30% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Exhaust and emissions10% 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 mirrors7% 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
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8,611 | Tyres 31% |
| 2013 | 15,931 | Brakes 33% |
| 2011 | 13,821 | Brakes 43% |
| 2010 | 13,563 | Brakes 46% |
| 2009 | 12,233 | Brakes 48% |
| 2008 | 10,880 | Brakes 48% |
| 2007 | 8,615 | Suspension 47% |
| 2006 | 6,750 | Lights and electrics 50% |
| 2005 | 1,683 | Lights and electrics 53% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2012 Peugeot 107s registered in 2012. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score