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AO59 VWU

2009 Peugeot 407

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,359 mi
Last recorded126,359 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Peugeot 40786,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VWU
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 126,359 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 121,653 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 121,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 118,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,155 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2020 114,183 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in o/s/f steering track rod end

Fail 20 Jan 2020 114,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread (recommend tyre)

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in o/s/f steering track rod end

Pass 17 Jan 2019 109,247 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,007 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 26 Jan 2017 94,542 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 94,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,458 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 86,264 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split losing grease/oil (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,286 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 51,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play offside inner joint power steering rack

Fail 5 Feb 2013 32,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 32,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,948 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
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AO59 VWU is a 2009 Peugeot 407 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO59 VWU, 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.

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AO59 VWU is a 2009 Peugeot 407, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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