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2001 Peugeot Zenith MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Zenith models manufactured in 2001, based on 32 real MOT test results.

68.8%
Pass Rate
31.2%
Fail Rate
32
Total Tests
16,539
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2001 Peugeot Zenith MOT Analysis

The 2001 Peugeot Zenith has an MOT pass rate of 68.8% based on 32 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 16,539 miles on the odometer. With a 31.2% failure rate, the 2001 Zenith is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2001 Peugeot Zenith is Non-component advisories, responsible for 3.1% of failures. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle steering and suspension is the second most common issue at 3.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (32 tests)

Top failures specific to 2001 models only. The overall Zenith page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Non-component advisories 3.1%
Motorcycle steering and suspension 3.1%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Non-component Advisories3.1%1
2Motorcycle Steering And Suspension3.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 16,539 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Non-component advisories1.89% per 10K miMotorcycle steering and suspension1.89% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Non-component advisories1.893.1%1
Motorcycle steering and suspension1.893.1%1

Mileage Statistics

16,539
Mean
14,105
Median
3,941
25th Percentile
28,596
75th Percentile
18.92% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2001 Peugeot Zenith has an MOT pass rate of 68.8% based on 32 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 16,539 miles on the odometer. With a 31.2% failure rate, the 2001 Zenith is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2001 Peugeot Zenith, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to non-component advisories: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 16,539 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Non-component advisories — 3.1% of failures

Non-component advisories issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 2001 Peugeot Zenith models. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle steering and suspension — 3.1% of failures

Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 2001 Peugeot Zenith models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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