MOT reliability
Peugeot 20
35 vehicles · 173 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 35 Peugeot 20 vehicles and 173 completed MOT tests, the Peugeot 20 has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 80,295 miles.
35
Vehicles
173
MOT tests
8,136
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Peugeot 20 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Peugeot 20 MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Steering6%
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Brakes5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Body & structure1%
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Visibility0%
Peugeot 20 pass rate by age
How the Peugeot 20's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 62% |
| 4 | 15 | 87% |
| 5 | 16 | 75% |
| 6 | 29 | 76% |
| 7 | 29 | 66% |
| 8 | 24 | 67% |
| 9 | 15 | 53% |
| 10 | 7 | 57% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 11 | 64% |
| 13 | 11 | 45% |
Fuel types: Petrol (24), Diesel (11)
Most common Peugeot 20 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Peugeot 20 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (7 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (7 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (6 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (5 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (5 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
Peugeot 20 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 27,024 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 50,677 |
| 2003 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 118,167 |
| 2002 | 9 | 42 | 69% | 57,031 |
| 2001 | 7 | 34 | 74% | 87,951 |
| 2000 | 5 | 26 | 65% | 100,302 |
| 1999 | 5 | 24 | 62% | 103,734 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 128,140 |
| 1995 | 5 | 25 | 56% | 67,440 |
Peugeot 20 reliability FAQ
Across 35 Peugeot 20 vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Peugeot 20 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Peugeot 20 in our data has covered around
80,295 miles.
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