Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Peugeot Horizon?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Peugeot Horizon?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Peugeot Horizon?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2014 Peugeot Horizon vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

26% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Peugeot Horizon reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,486 vehicles, the 2014 Peugeot Horizon has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Peugeot Horizon?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Peugeot Horizon are: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (52.6% of vehicles), Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (51% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (31.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Peugeot Horizon?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot Horizon (2014)

1,486 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.9% first-time pass rate

2014 Peugeot Horizon

CarHunch analysed 1,486 real MOT records for the 2014 Peugeot Horizon. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Peugeot Horizon just edges out the UK average with an 80.9% first-time pass rate, but a concerning 26.3% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point—well above the typical threshold—so thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly, both hovering around 81% pass rates, so fuel choice won't be a reliability differentiator here.

At nearly 30,000 miles median for a ten-year-old model, these cars have been driven reasonably, and the average of 2.1 failures per test suggests structural issues beyond wear-and-tear advisories. The high advisory count of 9.4 per vehicle points to a model that accumulates niggles—expect routine maintenance costs and check the service history carefully before committing to a purchase.

The 2014 Peugeot Horizon has a decent first-time pass rate (80.9%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

80.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

26.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.1

Over 9.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 18k–48k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 9.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,486 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,486 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 52.6%

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded · Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre wear 31.8%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 24.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 13.5%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Before you buy a 2014 Peugeot Horizon

Based on MOT data from 1,486 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 26.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (79%)	1,181	80.7%	2.08
Petrol (21%)	305	81.8%	2.18

Colour Breakdown

Based on 9,925 Peugeot Horizon vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 30.8%

3,061

Grey 30.1%

2,990

Silver 22.1%

2,190

Bronze 5.8%

579

White 4.6%

452

Brown 4.2%

417

Black 1.7%

168

Beige 0.6%

Red 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Peugeot Horizon vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

29,867

typical

18,164

low mileage

48,190

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Peugeot Horizon vehicles fall between 18,164 and 48,190 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,164 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 18,164–48,190 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Peugeot Horizons sit.

⚠ Over 65,056 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Peugeot Horizon — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 69% of 2014 Peugeot Horizons are still active.

995 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.1

Avg failures per vehicle

9.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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