Peugeot Unknown (2020)
2020 Peugeot Unknown
CarHunch analysed 569 real MOT records for the 2020 Peugeot Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2020 Peugeot has an 87.9% first-time pass rate, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, suggesting solid overall reliability for the model year—though the 2.5% dangerous defect rate is reassuringly low. Diesel variants perform particularly well at 89.2% pass rate, indicating the fuel type choice has worked well for this cohort.
The median mileage of 10,470 miles is notably low for a four-year-old car, suggesting these are either lightly used vehicles or have genuine low mileage histories. The 0.31 average failures and 0.7 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear items are cropping up, but nothing systemic; if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on whether the recorded mileage stacks up with the car's service history, as genuine low-mileage examples at this age are less common.
What to check before buying a 2020 Peugeot Unknown
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.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (96%) | 546 | 89.2% | 0.32 |
| Petrol (2%) | 14 | 38.7% | 0.14 |
| Diesel (1%) | 8 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Peugeot Unknown 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 2020 Peugeot Unknown vehicles fall between 7,220 and 15,523 miles.
2020 Peugeot Unknown — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 510 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 Peugeot Unknown
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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8.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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7.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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6.9%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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5.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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5.3%
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
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5.2%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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4.8%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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4.8%
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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