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AO09 VJU

2009 Peugeot 407

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,993 mi
Last recorded84,993 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Peugeot 40786,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VJU
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 84,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 80,580 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 80,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,493 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lower corner broken (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 70,947 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lower corner broken (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front pad wear wire snapped

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked=205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked=205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and full undertrays and shields fitted

service due spanner illuminated by mileometer

Fail 19 Jul 2021 67,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt unclipped as been clipped on in past with cable tie not crush compression clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front pad wear wire snapped

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked=205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked=205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and full undertrays and shields fitted

service due spanner illuminated by mileometer

Pass 24 Jul 2020 65,036 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2020 65,032 miles

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

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,502 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2019 61,502 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Front tyre has small cut to cords and is wearing on outer edge of tread 205/60 16

Rear brakes binding slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 53,851 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short Brake pad wear sensor (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 53,834 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short Brake pad wear sensor (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2016 50,259 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,918 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 43,691 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 38,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 24 May 2013 38,914 miles

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 11 May 2012 31,385 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 31,385 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AO09 VJU is a 2009 Peugeot 407 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO09 VJU, 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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AO09 VJU is a 2009 Peugeot 407, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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