2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Peugeot Horizon MOT pass rate and common faults

483 MOT tests in 2024. 77.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time77.8%
Failed or needed repairs22.2%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 483 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  2. Horn: not working2.3%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  4. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.8%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  8. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.0%
  2. Body & chassis5.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  4. Tyres3.1%
  5. Brakes2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Suspension0.8%
  8. Steering0.4%

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 structure12.4%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure3.9%

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 2019 Peugeot Horizon?

In 2024, 77.8% of 2019 Peugeot Horizon cars passed their MOT first time, across 483 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Peugeot Horizon?

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

Is the 2019 Peugeot Horizon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).