Peugeot 106 vs Peugeot Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 106
65%
MOT pass rate · 319,494 vehicles
Peugeot Unknown
87%
MOT pass rate · 22,114 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 106 | Peugeot Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 101,666 mi | 38,351 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 319,494 | 22,114 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 106
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Peugeot Unknown
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.