Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2001 Peugeot 106 Independence?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2001 Peugeot 106 Independence?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2001 Peugeot 106 Independence?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2001 Peugeot 106 Independence reliable?

Based on MOT data from 692 vehicles, the 2001 Peugeot 106 Independence has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2001 Peugeot 106 Independence?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 106 Independence (2001)

692 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.1% first-time pass rate

2001 Peugeot 106 Independence

CarHunch analysed 692 real MOT records for the 2001 Peugeot 106 Independence. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2001 Peugeot 106 Independence is in serious trouble: just 7% pass the MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions manage a 0% pass rate, meaning every single one fails its test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures are typically minor fixes rather than safety nightmares.

At nearly 87,000 miles on average, these cars are well-used 23-year-olds, and the low failure and advisory counts (0.09 and 0.0 per vehicle respectively) suggest problems are isolated rather than systemic—you're just looking at a generation that's accumulated wear. If you're considering one, budget for pre-MOT repairs and factor in that passing the test will likely require work before you even get to the garage.

The 2001 Peugeot 106 Independence passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (75.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

75.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 692 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 692 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (91%)	627	—	0
Other (9%)	65	75.1%	0.94

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,667 Peugeot 106 Independence vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 38.6%

643

Blue 30.4%

506

Orange 12.8%

214

Green 9.2%

154

Black 4.3%

Yellow 3%

Red 1.4%

Bronze 0.3%

2001 Peugeot 106 Independence — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 19% of 2001 Peugeot 106 Independences are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (19% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2024.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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