2011 Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate: 63.0% (64,572 tests)
Is the 2011 207 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2011-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64.7% -5.4 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 62.4% -6.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 61.6% -6.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2011 207
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 23,081 | 31.2% |
| 2 | Suspension | 12,645 | 17.1% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 9,643 | 13.0% |
| 4 | Brakes | 8,024 | 10.8% |
| 5 | Tyres | 6,181 | 8.3% |
| 6 | Steering | 4,753 | 6.4% |
All 207 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 16,947 | 58.3% | -6.1 pts | 89,785 |
| 2007 | 56,431 | 59.2% | -6.0 pts | 87,451 |
| 2008 | 60,631 | 58.0% | -7.1 pts | 86,724 |
| 2009 | 74,509 | 58.2% | -8.2 pts | 83,470 |
| 2010 | 76,709 | 60.3% | -7.1 pts | 83,473 |
| 2011 (this page) | 64,572 | 63.0% | -6.2 pts | 78,606 |
| 2012 | 41,246 | 65.5% | -5.7 pts | 75,364 |
| 2013 | 8,224 | 67.1% | -6.3 pts | 70,048 |
| 2014 | 2,914 | 73.9% | -2.0 pts | 46,567 |
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FAQs
Is a 2011 Peugeot 207 reliable?
2011-registered examples passed 63.0% of their MOT tests (64,572 tests, 2023–2025), -6.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 15 years old with a median 78,606 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2011 207?
The median tested example shows 78,606 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2011 207?
In this cohort petrols pass 64.6% of tests against 60.6% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.