Peugeot Looxor Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Peugeot Looxor reliable? We analysed 6,264 real MOT tests across 1,352 vehicles to find out.
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The Peugeot Looxor is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and headlamp aim too high. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot Looxor.
Peugeot Looxor Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Peugeot Looxor. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Peugeot Looxor MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Peugeot Looxor to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Peugeot Looxor Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Peugeot Looxor fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Peugeot Looxor Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Peugeot Looxor owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Peugeot Looxor MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Peugeot Looxor year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 605 | 85.5% | 7,438 | 15,020 | 22,910 |
| 2004 | 1,015 | 80.5% | 7,332 | 12,421 | 19,868 |
| 2003 | 1,552 | 81.5% | 6,006 | 11,123 | 17,735 |
| 2002 | 1,568 | 81.2% | 5,405 | 10,650 | 18,138 |
| 2001 | 1,440 | 78.4% | 6,013 | 11,390 | 18,152 |
How Long Does a Peugeot Looxor Last?
Based on 1,352 Peugeot Looxor vehicles on UK roads.
Peugeot Looxor Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot Looxor MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Peugeot Looxor
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.5% MOT pass rate from 605 tests
78.4% MOT pass rate from 1,440 tests
The best year to buy a used Peugeot Looxor is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.5% across 605 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Peugeot Looxor Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot Looxor THIS CAR | 80.9% | 6,264 | 11,496 mi | 25 yrs |
| Peugeot 206 | 67.7% | 9,831,622 | 65,066 mi | 28 yrs |
| Peugeot 307 | 67.5% | 5,095,133 | 73,548 mi | 25 yrs |
| Peugeot 207 | 70.9% | 4,554,199 | 59,259 mi | 20 yrs |
| Hyosung GT125 | 68.7% | 3,370 | 11,161 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot Looxor outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Peugeot Looxor has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.9% across 6,264 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Peugeot Looxor are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (192 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (163), and headlamp aim too high (90). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Peugeot Looxor owner drives around 1,176 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Peugeot Looxor models stay on UK roads for around 25 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.