Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot Squab: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 206
68%
MOT pass rate · 644,856 vehicles
Peugeot Squab
74%
MOT pass rate · 422 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot Squab is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot Squab |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | 16,987 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 422 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 206
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Peugeot Squab
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot Squab is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Peugeot 206 report Full Peugeot Squab report Most reliable cars
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.