Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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.

Is the 2017 Peugeot Tweet reliable?

Based on MOT data from 328 vehicles, the 2017 Peugeot Tweet has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Peugeot Tweet?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Peugeot Tweet are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (28.7% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (17.5% of vehicles), COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (16.3% 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 2017 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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Peugeot Tweet (2017)

328 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.1% first-time pass rate

2017 Peugeot Tweet

CarHunch analysed 328 real MOT records for the 2017 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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Moderate sample. 328 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2017 Peugeot Tweet is more reliable than average, with an 87.8% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 16.5% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—low enough that it shouldn't be a major buyer concern. These cars are running genuinely light mileage for their age, with a median of just 15,670 miles, which explains the strong pass rate and suggests owners are treating them as city runabouts rather than high-mileage workhorses.

The average 0.58 failures per vehicle and 2.2 advisories per vehicle point to minor wear items rather than structural problems, typical of lightly-used small cars. When you're shopping, focus your inspection on the advisories (likely suspension and trim items on low-mileage vehicles), and ask the seller for full service history to confirm gentle usage.

The 2017 Peugeot Tweet passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (88.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

88.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.58

Over 3.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 9k–23k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.1% 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 2.2 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 328 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 328 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 28.7%

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.

Other issues 16.3%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Brake wear 15.1%

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

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

Lighting 9.7%

Headlamp aim too low · Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

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

Suspension & steering 7.9%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

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

Exhaust & emissions 6.2%

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Based on MOT data from 328 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.5% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,451 Peugeot Tweet vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 35.9%

879

Black 30.8%

754

Grey 20.6%

504

Blue 4.7%

116

Brown 2.5%

Cream 1.4%

Purple 1.2%

Bronze 1.1%

Silver 1.1%

Red 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 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.

15,670

typical

9,021

low mileage

22,707

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Peugeot Tweet vehicles fall between 9,021 and 22,707 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,021 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.

✓ 9,021–22,707 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Peugeot Tweets sit.

⚠ Over 30,654 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Peugeot Tweet — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 27% of 2017 Peugeot Tweets are still active.

Numbers are declining — 70 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (27% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* 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

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.58

Avg failures per vehicle

2.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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