2012 Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate: 65.5% (41,246 tests)
Is the 2012 207 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67.5% -4.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 64.8% -6.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 64.0% -6.3 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 2012 207
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13,308 | 31.6% |
| 2 | Suspension | 7,119 | 16.9% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 5,501 | 13.1% |
| 4 | Brakes | 4,756 | 11.3% |
| 5 | Tyres | 3,591 | 8.5% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 2,524 | 6.0% |
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 | 64,572 | 63.0% | -6.2 pts | 78,606 |
| 2012 (this page) | 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 2012 Peugeot 207 reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 65.5% of their MOT tests (41,246 tests, 2023–2025), -5.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 75,364 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 207?
The median tested example shows 75,364 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 2012 207?
In this cohort petrols pass 67.7% of tests against 62.2% 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.