2014 Peugeot Horizon — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,985 MOT tests, the 2014 Peugeot Horizon recorded an 80.1% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (18.3% fail rate), the 2014 Horizon comes out 1.7pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (10.8%) and body, structure & corrosion (9.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, coil spring and stop lamp — joints alone was recorded 504 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 14.1% in the 0-30k band and 27.0% in the 150k+ band, a 12.9-point spread.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.9pp more often than petrol ones (20.7% vs 17.8%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.8% | 755 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.1% | 636 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.8% | 474 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.4% | 306 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 251 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.2% | 225 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 504 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 397 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 274 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 245 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 216 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 200 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.4% | 1,424 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.0% | 1,048 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.0% | 910 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.0% | 560 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.2% | 433 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.4% | 305 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,462 | 14.1% |
| 30-60k | 2,430 | 20.6% |
| 60-90k | 920 | 24.7% |
| 90-120k | 491 | 28.3% |
| 120-150k | 264 | 25.0% |
| 150k+ | 418 | 27.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 5,193 | 20.7% |
| Petrol | 1,792 | 17.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,438 | 16.3% |
| 2022 | 1,370 | 17.2% |
| 2023 | 1,436 | 21.4% |
| 2024 | 1,387 | 22.4% |
| 2025 | 1,354 | 22.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Horizon
On a 2014 Horizon, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (10.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (9.1% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Suspension (6.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Peugeot Horizons pass their MOT?
80.1% of the 6,985 2014 Peugeot Horizon MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Peugeot Horizon?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.8% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (9.1%).
Does the 2014 Horizon get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.1% in the 0-30k band to 27.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,985 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.