Peugeot 106 MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 4,361 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 55.5% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — below the 71.2% UK average.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15–30 years | 4,352 | 55.5% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a Peugeot 106 to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Exhaust Emissions — 14.1% of tests. The car exceeded its emissions limits. Can be a sensor or a service, but on a diesel it can also mean an expensive filter or catalyst.
- Brake Performance — 13.3% of tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Stop Lamp — 6.1% of tests. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Transmission — 6% of tests. A fault with a driveshaft, gaiter or transmission component. Costs vary widely.
- Washers — 5.6% of tests. Empty or blocked washers. Trivial, but again a sign of the last owner's care.
- Exhaust System — 5.5% of tests. A leaking or insecure exhaust.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
How many Peugeot 106 are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 3,410 licensed and 15,032 SORN vehicles in the Peugeot 106 generic-model group.
Licensed and SORN trend for the Peugeot 106
Before you buy
- Exhaust Emissions — 14.1% of tests in 2024. The car exceeded its emissions limits. Can be a sensor or a service, but on a diesel it can also mean an expensive filter or catalyst.
- Brake Performance — 13.3% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Stop Lamp — 6.1% of tests in 2024. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Transmission — 6% of tests in 2024. A fault with a driveshaft, gaiter or transmission component. Costs vary widely.
- Budget for a shrinking fleet — Licensed numbers are down 95% from the 2014 Q3 peak of 70,511. Fewer cars on the road usually means fewer donor parts and fewer specialists.
- Check the actual 106 — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other Peugeot models
- Peugeot 208 — 68.8% pass
- Peugeot Partner — 61.5% pass
- Peugeot 308 — 63% pass
- Peugeot 3008 — 68.9% pass
- Peugeot 207 — 49.9% pass
- Peugeot 107 — 62.2% pass
See every Peugeot model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the Peugeot 106 MOT pass rate?
55.5% of 4,361 class-4 initial MOT tests on the Peugeot 106 passed first time in 2024 — below the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the 106 fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are exhaust emissions (14.1% of tests), brake performance (13.3% of tests), stop lamp (6.1% of tests), transmission (6% of tests).
How many Peugeot 106 are left in the UK?
3,410 were licensed and 15,032 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
Does this tell me whether one particular 106 is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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