Peugeot 206: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was recorded as a failure area in 10.5% of Peugeot 206 MOT tests — 42,840 tests out of 406,454. It shows up most on 2001 and 2002 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 694 | 12.4% |
| 1999 | 5,041 | 12.6% |
| 2000 | 11,407 | 12.8% |
| 2001 | 27,208 | 14.1% |
| 2002 | 44,829 | 13.3% |
| 2003 | 60,466 | 13.2% |
| 2004 | 82,594 | 9.7% |
| 2005 | 80,142 | 9.2% |
| 2006 | 56,665 | 8.9% |
| 2007 | 22,249 | 7.2% |
| 2008 | 9,983 | 5.5% |
| 2010 | 255 | 7.8% |
Methodology & source. 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.