2000 Peugeot 106 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,157 MOT tests, the 2000 Peugeot 106 recorded a 69.7% pass rate. That is 2.3 percentage points worse than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 28.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.8%) and brakes (13.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, service brake performance and component mounting prescribed areas — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 654 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 106 fails 26.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 30.1% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.9 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.8% | 575 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.5% | 559 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 12.3% | 513 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.7% | 403 |
| 5 | Suspension | 8.3% | 343 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.8% | 324 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 654 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 388 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 319 |
| 4 | Service brake imbalance | 250 |
| 5 | Steering rack | 211 |
| 6 | Washers | 198 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.4% | 1,015 |
| 2 | Suspension | 21.0% | 874 |
| 3 | Brakes | 19.9% | 827 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 19.4% | 807 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.2% | 755 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 486 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 306 | 26.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,093 | 28.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,374 | 29.4% |
| 90-120k | 906 | 33.8% |
| 120-150k | 324 | 34.3% |
| 150k+ | 113 | 30.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,720 | 31.1% |
| Diesel | 435 | 24.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,229 | 31.2% |
| 2022 | 942 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | 786 | 29.5% |
| 2024 | 672 | 31.7% |
| 2025 | 528 | 32.0% |
What to check before buying a 2000 106
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Emissions & environmental (12.3% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Peugeot 106s pass their MOT?
69.7% of the 4,157 2000 Peugeot 106 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Peugeot 106?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.8% of tests, followed by brakes (13.5%).
Does the 2000 106 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.1% in the 0-30k band to 30.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,157 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.