Peugeot 106 MOT pass rate: 63.4% (4,163 tests, 2025)
How the 106 compares
Peugeot 106
63.4%UK average (all Class 4 vehicles)
77.5% across 33.1 million testsPeugeot average (all models)
73.6%What fails most on the Peugeot 106
Across failed and rectified tests in 2025, these vehicle systems produced the most defects on the 106:
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 1,158 | 22.1% |
| 2 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 1,018 | 19.5% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 895 | 17.1% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 721 | 13.8% |
| 5 | Suspension | 659 | 12.6% |
| 6 | Visibility | 337 | 6.4% |
Pre-MOT checklist for 106 owners
Based on the failure profile above, ten minutes with a torch before your test removes the most likely fail items:
- Feel for a spongy pedal or pulling to one side; check pad wear through the wheel spokes if visible
- A blowing exhaust or visible smoke will fail; warm the engine fully before the test
- Walk round with all lights on: one blown bulb is the most avoidable fail there is
- Look underneath for corrosion around sills and subframes, especially on older cars
- Bounce each corner and listen for clonks over speed bumps — suspension is this model’s (and the UK’s) top failure system
A stored fault code with the engine light on is an automatic Major defect. Scan and clear resolved faults before booking.
- Topdon OBD2 scannersTopdon diagnostic scanners with full-system readouts
- XTOOL diagnostic toolsXTOOL code readers for petrol and diesel cars
- Autel UK testersAutel professional-grade diagnostic testers
106 pass rate by registration year
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,811 | 61.0% | -5.5 pts | 76,630 | |
| 2002 | 3,128 | 61.4% | -4.2 pts | 71,058 | |
| 2003 | 1,773 | 64.5% | -0.5 pts | 71,986 |
Check a specific 106 before you buy
Pass rates describe the model; they can’t tell you about the one car you’re looking at. Run its plate through our free MOT history check to see its personal record of failures, advisories and mileage readings.
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FAQs
What is the MOT pass rate for a Peugeot 106?
In 2025, 63.4% of 4,163 first MOT tests on the Peugeot 106 were passes (UK average: 77.5%). Data: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
What does the 106 fail its MOT on most?
The biggest defect group is brakes (22.1% of its recorded defects), followed by noise, emissions and leaks.
Is the Peugeot 106 reliable?
MOT pass rate is one lens on durability: at 63.4% it performs below the national average at a median age of 24 years and 75,354 miles. Always check the individual car's history too.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 extract (Class 4 initial tests only; retests excluded). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures rounded to one decimal place.