2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Peugeot Horizon MOT pass rate and common faults

1,203 MOT tests in 2024. 68.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time68.4%
Failed or needed repairs31.6%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,203 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    52 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.4%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.2%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    25 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics18.6%
  2. Body & chassis13.5%
  3. Suspension8.6%
  4. Brakes8.4%
  5. Tyres5.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Peugeot Horizon?

In 2024, 68.4% of 2015 Peugeot Horizon cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,203 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Peugeot Horizon?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Peugeot Horizon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).