2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Peugeot Horizon MOT pass rate and common faults

173 MOT tests in 2024. 75.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time75.7%
Failed or needed repairs24.3%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 173 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively12.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    7 marked dangerous
  3. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.3%
  4. All direction indicators: incorrect colour1.2%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  8. Headlamp: insecure1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.3%
  2. Lights & electrics12.1%
  3. Brakes3.5%
  4. Tyres2.3%
  5. Body & chassis0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Peugeot Horizon?

In 2024, 75.7% of 2020 Peugeot Horizon cars passed their MOT first time, across 173 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Peugeot Horizon?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; individual direction indicators: incorrect colour. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Peugeot Horizon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).