Peugeot 206 GTI (2001)
2001 Peugeot 206 GTI
CarHunch is tracking 134 2001 Peugeot 206 GTI vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 2001 Peugeot 206 GTi is a reliability alarm bell: just 3.4% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning 96.6% of these cars fail their MOT on the first attempt. With zero petrol variants passing outright and no dangerous defects recorded, the failures are systematic rather than safety-critical—likely suspension, emissions, and wear items that accumulate on a 23-year-old hot hatch.
At an average of 67,000 miles, these GTis are surprisingly low-mileage for their age, suggesting they've been garage-kept or lightly used, yet they still can't pass MOT without work. If you're considering one, factor in £800–£1,500 for the inevitable first MOT remediation before you even own it, and treat any asking price as a starting point for negotiation.
We have 134 2001 Peugeot 206 GTI vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2001 Peugeot 206 GTI
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.
- 📄 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 (96%) | 129 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (4%) | 5 | 90% | 0.2 |
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