Peugeot 106 (2002)
2002 Peugeot 106
CarHunch analysed 17,111 real MOT records for the 2002 Peugeot 106. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Peugeot 106 struggles to match the UK average, with a 70.4% first-time pass rate sitting 9.6 percentage points below the 80% benchmark — a meaningful gap that signals consistent maintenance challenges. More worryingly, 27.8% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the threshold where safety becomes a genuine buyer concern.
At 58,165 miles median, these cars sit relatively low for their 22-year age, suggesting either light use or selective survival bias in the test pool. The 4.58 average failures and 10.8 advisories per vehicle point to systemic wear issues — likely suspension, emissions, and brake components — so budget for repairs before buying and have any prospect thoroughly inspected by a mechanic familiar with ageing Peugeots.
What to check before buying a 2002 Peugeot 106
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 27.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (94%) | 16,072 | 70.3% | 4.59 |
| Diesel (6%) | 1,032 | 71% | 4.55 |
| Electric (0%) | 6 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Peugeot 106 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Peugeot 106 vehicles fall between 44,241 and 73,264 miles.
2002 Peugeot 106 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 823 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Peugeot 106
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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71.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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62.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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53.5%
Oil leak
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36.8%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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31.8%
Brakes imbalanced across an axle
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30.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.2%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
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28.8%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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