2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Peugeot Horizon MOT pass rate and common faults

1,109 MOT tests in 2024. 64.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time64.1%
Failed or needed repairs35.9%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,109 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.4%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    30 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.2%
  2. Body & chassis13.8%
  3. Suspension9.5%
  4. Brakes8.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  6. Tyres5.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.7%

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 2014 Peugeot Horizon?

In 2024, 64.1% of 2014 Peugeot Horizon cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,109 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 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).