Peugeot Ion (2012)
2012 Peugeot Ion
CarHunch analysed 222 real MOT records for the 2012 Peugeot Ion. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Peugeot ION passes its MOT on first attempt 83.4% of the time, slightly above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result—though the concerning figure here is that 30.2% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, well above what you'd want to see. That's a reliability red flag worth investigating on a per-vehicle basis before purchase.
These IONs are running low mileage for their age, with a median of just 29,316 miles, suggesting they've been lightly used, which helps explain the decent pass rate. However, owners are dealing with an average of 13.9 advisories per vehicle—well above the norm for a small city car—pointing to accumulated wear on trim, lights, and minor components that need watching; before buying, ask the seller for full MOT history to spot whether advisory issues are mounting quickly or staying stable.
What to check before buying a 2012 Peugeot Ion
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 30.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Peugeot Ion vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Peugeot Ion vehicles fall between 20,377 and 41,461 miles.
2012 Peugeot Ion — Still on the Road
152 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Peugeot Ion
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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1.9%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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1.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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1.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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1.9%
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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1.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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1.5%
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
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1.2%
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
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1.2%
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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