Peugeot Horizon years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

6,339 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2014–2018 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

All 5 Peugeot Horizon years have MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year.

Below the average for their first-use year2014–2018
Above the average for their first-use yearNone
Can't be told apart from averageNone

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

69.0%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 67.9% to 70.1%.

Peugeot Horizon, all years69.0%
Same-age average, all vehicles75.3%

In 2025, 69.0% of the 6,339 initial MOT tests on Peugeot Horizon cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 75.3%. That is 6.3 points below the same-age average.

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Peugeot Horizon MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2018age 7	1,41029,500	73.8%±2.4	−7.1 ptsall: 80.9%
2017age 8	1,33540,900	70.8%±2.5	−7.4 ptsall: 78.2%
2016age 9	1,31446,200	68.4%±2.6	−6.5 ptsall: 74.9%
2015age 10	1,20247,000	66.2%±2.8	−5.7 ptsall: 71.9%
2014age 11	1,07847,800	64.4%±3.0	−4.2 ptsall: 68.6%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Does mileage matter?

Peugeot Horizon first-time pass rates by the mileage at the initial test, all years together, against all vehicles of the same age and mileage.

78.0% of Peugeot Horizon tests under 30,000 miles passed first time, against 66.7% at 30,000 to 59,999 miles. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 86.9% and 78.5%.

Miles at the test	Tests	Passed first time	Against all vehicles, same age and mileage
Under 30,000	2,149	78.0%±1.9	−8.9 ptsall: 86.9%
30,000–59,999	2,062	66.7%±2.1	−11.8 ptsall: 78.5%

Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, Horizon tests were below average in every band shown.

Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Peugeot Horizon tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.

Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: 60,000–89,999, 90,000–119,999 and 120,000 or more. 4 tests (0.1%) had no usable odometer reading and are left out. How we count

Common Horizon problems at the MOT

Share of the 1,964 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.

Lights and electrics47.5%
Body, chassis, structure33.4%
Suspension23.3%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.

What to check when viewing a Horizon

Based on the areas where Peugeot Horizon MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Lights and electrics
In 47.5% of failed Horizon tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.
Body, chassis, structure
In 33.4% of failed Horizon tests
- Look for rust or damage under the sills, around the wheel arches and on the floor where you can see it.
- Open and close every door, the bonnet and the boot. They should latch properly.
- Check the seats are secure and adjust properly.
Suspension
In 23.3% of failed Horizon tests
- Push down hard on each corner. The car should rise once and settle, not keep bouncing.
- On the test drive, listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps and potholes.
- The car should sit level when parked on flat ground.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Peugeot Horizon questions

Which Peugeot Horizon years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2014–2018. None is clearly above average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Peugeot Horizon reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 69.0% of initial MOT tests on Peugeot Horizon cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 75.3%. That is 6.3 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Peugeot Horizon problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 47.5% of failed tests), body, chassis, structure (in 33.4% of failed tests) and suspension (in 23.3% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 10-year-old Peugeot Horizon?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Peugeot Horizon cars first used in 2015, about 10 years old, had a median of 47,000 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Horizon's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Peugeot Horizon

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Peugeot models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

All 18 Peugeot models Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Peugeot Horizon cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count