2016 Peugeot Horizon — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 8,113 MOT tests analysed for the 2016 Peugeot Horizon, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension. Its pass rate of 83.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (85.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 28.4% in the 150k+ group versus 11.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.2% | 830 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.3% | 673 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.5% | 367 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.4% | 279 |
| 5 | Brakes | 3.2% | 261 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 255 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 524 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 325 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 261 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 244 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 231 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 197 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 18.2% | 1,478 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.8% | 1,366 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.3% | 757 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.9% | 558 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.6% | 454 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 5.4% | 438 |
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 | 3,703 | 11.8% |
| 30-60k | 2,408 | 19.2% |
| 60-90k | 853 | 20.6% |
| 90-120k | 497 | 24.6% |
| 120-150k | 286 | 25.5% |
| 150k+ | 366 | 28.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 6,644 | 17.4% |
| Petrol | 1,469 | 14.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,705 | 13.6% |
| 2022 | 1,608 | 14.9% |
| 2023 | 1,629 | 16.9% |
| 2024 | 1,554 | 18.9% |
| 2025 | 1,617 | 20.5% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Horizon
Before buying a 2016 Peugeot Horizon, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 10.2% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (10.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (8.3% 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 (4.5% 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 2016 Peugeot Horizons pass their MOT?
83.1% of the 8,113 2016 Peugeot Horizon MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot Horizon?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.2% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (8.3%).
Does the 2016 Horizon get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.8% in the 0-30k band to 28.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,113 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.