2019 Peugeot Horizon — MOT failures & pass rate
2,181 MOT tests on the 2019 Peugeot Horizon are in this dataset, and 88.5% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (10.0% fail rate), the 2019 Horizon comes out 1.5pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.2% of tests against 4.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, washers and horn — joints alone was recorded 68 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 10.2% in the 0-30k band and 15.2% in the 90-120k band, a 5.0-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 3.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 201 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.2% | 91 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.7% | 81 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.1% | 46 |
| 5 | Tyres | 1.9% | 42 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 68 |
| 2 | Washers | 52 |
| 3 | Horn | 49 |
| 4 | Wipers | 47 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 45 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 43 |
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 | 15.1% | 329 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.8% | 170 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.3% | 160 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.3% | 159 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.7% | 125 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 93 |
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 | 1,657 | 10.2% |
| 30-60k | 340 | 15.9% |
| 60-90k | 115 | 14.8% |
| 90-120k | 46 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,037 | 11.7% |
| Petrol | 144 | 7.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61 | 3.3% |
| 2022 | 535 | 9.7% |
| 2023 | 564 | 11.5% |
| 2024 | 529 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 492 | 13.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Horizon
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (9.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (4.2% 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+.
- Visibility (3.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2019 Peugeot Horizons pass their MOT?
88.5% of the 2,181 2019 Peugeot Horizon MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Peugeot Horizon?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.2% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (4.2%).
Does the 2019 Horizon get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.2% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,181 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.