CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF59 VCN

2009 Peugeot 407

Red Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,796 mi
Last recorded136,796 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Peugeot 40786,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 VCN
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 136,796 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2026 136,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2025 128,948 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2024 123,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray slightly loose

Pass 26 Apr 2023 114,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray loose

Pass 29 Apr 2022 103,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 93,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 86,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 74,360 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,135 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 69,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,265 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 45,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,574 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,225 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,267 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 407?

Based on 927,405 MOT tests across 68,662 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
68,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,621
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 28,992
Registration plate lamp not working 28,081
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 23,888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,900
Full Peugeot 407 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF59 VCN is a 2009 Peugeot 407 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Peugeot 407 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 407 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,621 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF59 VCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 407 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Peugeot 407 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF59 VCN?

You can check the full history of AF59 VCN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF59 VCN registered?

AF59 VCN is a 2009 Peugeot 407, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AF59 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 VCN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF59 VCN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF59 VCN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.