MOT reliability

Peugeot Metal x

Q: Is the Peugeot Metal x reliable?

Across 266 Peugeot Metal x vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Peugeot Metal x?

The typical Peugeot Metal x in our data has covered around 20,314 miles.

266 vehicles · 550 completed MOT tests analysed

72%

MOT pass rate

Based on 266 Peugeot Metal x vehicles and 550 completed MOT tests, the Peugeot Metal x has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,314 miles.

266

Vehicles

550

MOT tests

1,725

Avg miles / year

1.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Peugeot Metal x problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Peugeot Metal x MOT tests:

Other94%
Steering12%
Brakes7%
Lamps & electrical2%
Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Body & structure1%
Emissions & nuisance0%

Peugeot Metal x pass rate by age

How the Peugeot Metal x's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	98	83%
4	97	71%
5	85	66%
6	54	76%
7	36	78%
8	42	60%
9	29	62%
10	22	73%
11	24	62%
12	11	73%
13	10	70%
14	9	67%
15	11	64%
16	3	67%
17	5	80%
18	2	100%
19	4	75%
20	5	60%

Fuel types: Petrol (265), Diesel (1)

Most common Peugeot Metal x MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Peugeot Metal x MOT tests:

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (26 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (19 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (18 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (17 times)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (16 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (15 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (13 times)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (10 times)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) (10 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (9 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (8 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (8 times)

Peugeot Metal x pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2008	1	5	80%	—
2005	1	1	100%	13,992
2004	2	17	65%	30,564

Peugeot Metal x reliability FAQ

Across 266 Peugeot Metal x vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Peugeot Metal x MOT issues are: Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).

The typical Peugeot Metal x in our data has covered around 20,314 miles.

Compare the Peugeot Metal x

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