Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot Tweet 125: 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 Tweet 125
81%
MOT pass rate · 778 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot Tweet 125 is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot Tweet 125 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 11% |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | 20,512 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 778 |
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 Tweet 125
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot Tweet 125 is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Peugeot 206 report Full Peugeot Tweet 125 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.