Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Peugeot Tweet?

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 2011 Peugeot Tweet?

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 2011 Peugeot Tweet?

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 2011 Peugeot Tweet vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% 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 2011 Peugeot Tweet reliable?

Based on MOT data from 120 vehicles, the 2011 Peugeot Tweet has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2011 Peugeot Tweet?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2011 Peugeot Tweet are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (36% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (29.3% of vehicles), Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (19.1% 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 2011 Peugeot Tweet?

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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120 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.2% first-time pass rate

2011 Peugeot Tweet

CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 2011 Peugeot Tweet. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Peugeot Tweet passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 84.2%, which is a good sign, though one in five have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—worth a pre-purchase inspection to catch any lurking issues. These are genuinely low-mileage cars, averaging just 15,108 miles for a 13-year-old vehicle, suggesting they've mostly been used as urban runabouts rather than daily commuters.

With fewer than one failure per vehicle on average but 3.1 advisories per car, the Tweet tends to develop minor wear items rather than structural problems. Before buying, ask the seller for full service history and request a mechanic checks the suspension and brake components specifically, as these typically accumulate the advisory flags on this model.

We have limited data for the 2011 Peugeot Tweet — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

84.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

20.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.91

Over 5.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–21k

For context

These stats describe 120 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 120 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 36%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

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

Brake wear 14.3%

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

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

Lighting 5.1%

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) · Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.

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Based on MOT data from 120 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.8% 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Peugeot Tweet 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.

14,094

typical

7,958

low mileage

20,611

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Peugeot Tweet vehicles fall between 7,958 and 20,611 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,958 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.

✓ 7,958–20,611 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Peugeot Tweets sit.

⚠ Over 27,824 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Peugeot Tweet — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 17% of 2011 Peugeot Tweets are still active.

Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (17% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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

5.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.91

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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