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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Peugeot 106. Check any 106 by registration number below.

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81.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.4%

vs Peugeot Avg

22

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Peugeot 106 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Peugeot 106 has an average MOT pass rate of 81.1%, which is 3.4 percentage points below the Peugeot brand average of 84.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 106 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Peugeot 106 fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point. If you are preparing your 106 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the 106 is around 138,155 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used 106, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Peugeot 106, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Peugeot 106 performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 65 vehicles

72.3%Average
Peugeot average: 84.5%

2009

Based on 125 vehicles

82.4%Good
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Mileage at 3yr

133k mi

Mileage at 5yr

171k mi

2008

Based on 823 vehicles

86.9%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Mileage at 3yr

137k mi

Mileage at 5yr

138k mi

Mileage at 10yr

166k mi

2007

Based on 885 vehicles

84.5%Good
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Mileage at 3yr

130k mi

Mileage at 5yr

180k mi

Mileage at 10yr

173k mi

2006

Based on 672 vehicles

85.0%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Mileage at 3yr

98k mi

Mileage at 5yr

131k mi

Mileage at 10yr

169k mi

2005

Based on 610 vehicles

85.6%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Mileage at 3yr

118k mi

Mileage at 5yr

109k mi

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2004

Based on 677 vehicles

86.6%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Mileage at 5yr

125k mi

Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2003

Based on 1,547 vehicles

62.4%Below Average
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

32.5%

2002

Based on 2,716 vehicles

61.0%Below Average
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

30.1%

2001

Based on 2,470 vehicles

60.4%Below Average
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

30.8%

2000

Based on 7,280 vehicles

87.5%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

31.2%

Mileage at 10yr

122k mi

1999

Based on 10,316 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

22.0%

Mileage at 10yr

113k mi

1998

Based on 20,460 vehicles

86.3%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

25.6%

Mileage at 10yr

109k mi

1997

Based on 26,405 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

27.7%

1996

Based on 19,164 vehicles

85.6%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

34.3%

1995

Based on 10,766 vehicles

85.2%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

23.5%

1994

Based on 7,140 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

13.7%

1993

Based on 5,846 vehicles

84.2%Good
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

28.0%

1992

Based on 3,899 vehicles

85.3%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

18.1%

1991

Based on 1,457 vehicles

83.8%Good
Peugeot average: 84.5%

1990

Based on 141 vehicles

90.8%Excellent
Peugeot average: 84.5%

0

Based on 7,920 vehicles

70.1%Average
Peugeot average: 84.5%
Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

Top MOT Failures — Peugeot 106

The most common reasons a Peugeot 106 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

4.8%
2

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

4.5%
3

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

4.4%
4

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

4.0%
5

Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

3.7%

Typical Mileage — Peugeot 106

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used 106.

At 3 Years

136,514

miles

At 5 Years

138,155

miles

At 10 Years

166,100

miles

Peugeot 106 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Peugeot 106 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 106?
The average MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 106 is 81.1% compared to the Peugeot average of 84.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Peugeot 106?
The most common MOT failures on the Peugeot 106 are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (4.8%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (4.5%), Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (4.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Peugeot 106 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.1%, the Peugeot 106 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Peugeot 106?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Peugeot 106?
Typical mileage for the Peugeot 106: 133,020 miles at 3 years, 170,748 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 106 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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