2015 Peugeot Horizon 1.6L Petrol · SF65 FPD

A remarkably unblemished DVSA record defines this Peugeot Horizon, with four consecutive MOT passes from 2022 through to 2025 and not a single advisory, minor defect, or failure item recorded across the testing history. The May 2025 pass, the most recent on file, again returned a clean sheet, confirming the vehicle has maintained roadworthy status without any component being flagged for attention by the tester. For an eleven year old vehicle, achieving such a defect free run is notable and suggests the braking system, suspension components, exhaust integrity, lighting, and steering have all remained within MOT pass tolerances throughout the period covered. The absence of recurring advisories for corrosion, worn suspension bushes, or deteriorating brake components indicates the structural and mechanical fabric of the car has held up well under whatever usage pattern it has experienced. The recorded mileage of 18,623 miles against an eleven year span equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 1,693 miles, which is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age. There are no mileage gaps or unusual jumps visible in the MOT history; the mileage has simply remained low and consistent across the testing years. Such restrained use mechanically tends to preserve major drivetrain components but can conversely encourage issues with items that suffer from prolonged standing rather than active wear, such as brake calipers seizing, brake discs corroding on the friction surface, suspension bushes becoming dry and cracked, and rubber components perishing. Tyres on a lightly used car can also develop flat spots or sidewall cracking from extended stationary periods, even where overall tread depth remains legal. For a prospective buyer, the test drive should focus on confirming that the very components which suffer most under low mileage use are still in sound operating condition. On the move, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension when traversing speed bumps or uneven road surfaces, particularly indicative of worn top mounts, wishbone bushes, or anti roll bar linkages that may have dried out through underuse rather than worn through mileage. Check that the brakes respond crisply from cold without any judder or vibration through the pedal, as seized caliper slides or lightly corroded discs are common where a vehicle has seen minimal road use, and confirm the handbrake holds firmly on an incline as rear caliper mechanisms can stick when rarely actuated. Steering should feel precise without wandering or pulling, and any knocking or rattling from beneath the car when turning at low speed would warrant closer inspection of the front suspension geometry and wheel bearings. Given the clean MOT history and consistent low mileage, a thorough physical inspection is still strongly advised, paying particular attention to the condition of the tyres for age related sidewall cracking, the state of the brake discs and pads for any surface corrosion pitting, and a thorough check underneath for any oil misting or weeping from the engine and transmission that might not have manifested as an MOT failure but could indicate seals beginning to harden. Confirming recent cambelt or timing chain service history would be prudent given the age, alongside verification of coolant and brake fluid replacement dates, as these time sensitive items are unaffected by low annual mileage and degrade purely with calendar age.