2006 Peugeot Expert — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,793 MOT tests analysed for the 2006 Peugeot Expert, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 68.1% was below the average for vans of a similar age (70.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 18.2% | 1,960 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.8% | 1,811 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.6% | 1,580 |
| 4 | Brakes | 10.5% | 1,139 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.5% | 704 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.1% | 657 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 1,526 |
| 2 | Joints | 761 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 741 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 701 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 677 |
| 6 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 566 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 31.3% | 3,375 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.4% | 3,169 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 29.1% | 3,142 |
| 4 | Tyres | 28.7% | 3,097 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 24.8% | 2,677 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 1,819 |
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 | 726 | 35.7% |
| 30-60k | 349 | 22.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,055 | 26.6% |
| 90-120k | 1,907 | 31.2% |
| 120-150k | 1,896 | 31.9% |
| 150k+ | 3,109 | 32.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,288 | 31.9% |
| 2022 | 2,596 | 31.2% |
| 2023 | 2,121 | 32.1% |
| 2024 | 1,612 | 32.8% |
| 2025 | 1,176 | 31.6% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Expert
Before buying a 2006 Peugeot Expert, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 18.2% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (18.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (16.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (14.6% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2006 Peugeot Experts pass their MOT?
68.1% of the 10,793 2006 Peugeot Expert MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Peugeot Expert?
Suspension, recorded in 18.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.8%).
Does the 2006 Expert get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 35.7% in the 0-30k band to 32.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,793 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.