Peugeot Tweet (2016)
2016 Peugeot Tweet
CarHunch analysed 337 real MOT records for the 2016 Peugeot Tweet. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Peugeot Tweet passes its MOT slightly better than the UK average at 83.7% versus 80%, which is reassuring—but one in four of these cars (25.5%) has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making them a higher-risk buy than most. Petrol and diesel breakdowns aren't available for this model, so reliability hinges on individual maintenance history rather than fuel type.
At just under 15,000 miles median, these Tweets have genuinely low mileage for their age, suggesting light urban use—yet they still average 0.8 failures and 2.8 advisories per test, pointing to wear issues that creep up even on lightly-driven cars. Before purchasing, request the full MOT history and have a pre-buy inspection focus on brake condition and structural corrosion, which typically drive the dangerous defect flagging on this model.
What to check before buying a 2016 Peugeot Tweet
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.
- ⚠️ 25.5% 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 2016 Peugeot Tweet 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 2016 Peugeot Tweet vehicles fall between 7,813 and 23,703 miles.
2016 Peugeot Tweet — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 90 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Peugeot Tweet
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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28.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.3%
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15.1%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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10%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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9.7%
Headlamp aim too low
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9.1%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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9.1%
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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