2007 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · KS07 CWG

The 2007 Peugeot 207 has a recent MOT failure from 2022-03-08, recorded at 102,235 miles, which is just 12 miles before the latest MOT pass in 2022-03-11. This failure highlights multiple critical issues, including excessive oil leakage, incorrect headlamp alignment, worn suspension components, and brake imbalances. The vehicle’s age (19 years) and low mileage (5,381 miles per year) suggest it may have been lightly used or stored for extended periods, but this does not eliminate the risk of component degradation. Recurring mechanical patterns include suspension wear, particularly in the anti-roll bar linkages and coil springs, which were noted in multiple MOTs from 2020 and 2019. These issues indicate potential long-term stress on the chassis and steering system. Lighting defects, such as incorrect indicator colours and headlamp alignment, also reappeared, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. Oil leaks, while sometimes minor, were described as “excessive” in 2022, raising concerns about engine or gasket integrity. The trend shows mixed results: some issues, like tire tread and minor oil leaks, improved between 2020 and 2022, but critical failures such as brake imbalances and suspension wear persisted. The 2022 failure included severe problems like rear brake binding and fractured coil springs, which could compromise safety. However, the lack of MOT data since 2022 means there is no evidence of post-2022 improvements or new failures.