2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Peugeot Horizon MOT pass rate and common faults

1,414 MOT tests in 2024. 74.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time74.3%
Failed or needed repairs25.7%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,414 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  4. Horn: not working1.7%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    43 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.3%
  2. Body & chassis8.3%
  3. Brakes4.9%
  4. Tyres3.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  7. Suspension2.7%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure3.2%

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 2018 Peugeot Horizon?

In 2024, 74.3% of 2018 Peugeot Horizon cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,414 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Peugeot Horizon?

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

Is the 2018 Peugeot Horizon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).