2020 Peugeot Horizon — MOT failures & pass rate
575 MOT tests on the 2020 Peugeot Horizon are in this dataset, and 88.7% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (9.3% fail rate), the 2020 Horizon comes out 2.0pp worse. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (8.7%) and lighting & signalling (6.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and individual direction indicators — wipers alone was recorded 58 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 11.6% in 2023 to 9.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 8.7% | 50 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.1% | 35 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.4% | 14 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.1% | 12 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 58 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 3 | Individual direction indicators | 14 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 10 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 5 |
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 | 17.4% | 100 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.0% | 75 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.4% | 37 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.2% | 30 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 25 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 22 |
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 | 468 | 9.6% |
| 30-60k | 94 | 20.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 508 | 11.2% |
| Petrol | 67 | 11.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 189 | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 195 | 13.3% |
| 2025 | 184 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Horizon
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 8.7% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (8.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (6.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2020 Peugeot Horizons pass their MOT?
88.7% of the 575 2020 Peugeot Horizon MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Peugeot Horizon?
Visibility, recorded in 8.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (6.1%).
Does the 2020 Horizon get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.6% in the 0-30k band to 20.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 575 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.