Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 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 2019 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 2019 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.

Is the 2019 Peugeot Horizon reliable?

Based on MOT data from 456 vehicles, the 2019 Peugeot Horizon has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Peugeot Horizon?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Peugeot Horizon are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16.1% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15.2% 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 2019 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 (2019)

456 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.3% first-time pass rate

2019 Peugeot Horizon

CarHunch analysed 456 real MOT records for the 2019 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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Moderate sample. 456 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2019 Peugeot Horizon passes its MOT first time in 85.3% of cases, which is a solid 5.3 points above the UK average of 80% — suggesting these are generally well-maintained vehicles. The dangerous defect rate sits at 9.0%, which is reassuringly low and shouldn't concern buyers.

These cars are running relatively light at a median of 17,648 miles for a five-year-old model, indicating either careful ownership or modest annual use. With an average of 0.91 failures and 4.5 advisories per test, minor wear items like brakes and suspension are appearing but nothing systemic stands out — get a pre-purchase inspection done to confirm service history, as that's the best predictor of whether you'll sail through the next MOT.

The 2019 Peugeot Horizon passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (85.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

85.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.91

Over 5.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 10k–28k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.5 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 456 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 456 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 16.1%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

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

Suspension & steering 14.2%

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded · Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

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

Brake wear 12.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

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

Lighting 7.5%

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured · Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 6.4%

Horn not working · Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wipers & washers 6.1%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Based on MOT data from 456 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9% 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 (93%)	426	85%	0.92

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 2019 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.

17,648

typical

9,678

low mileage

28,248

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Peugeot Horizon vehicles fall between 9,678 and 28,248 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,678 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.

✓ 9,678–28,248 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Peugeot Horizons sit.

⚠ Over 38,134 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Peugeot Horizon — Still on the Road

Most 2019 Peugeot Horizons are still being driven.

Strong survival — 381 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.91

Avg failures per vehicle

4.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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