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W144 VKJ

2000 Peugeot 106

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,772 mi
Last recorded114,772 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 10666,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 VKJ
MakePeugeot
Model106
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 114,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 114,767 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 114,765 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 108,932 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 108,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,493 miles

Front floor offside/nearside corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dics brakes rusty

offside mirror tapped on

pedals close together

Fail 6 May 2022 103,489 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Front offside /nearside of floor corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear top of inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside of 30 cms

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable hanging down

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter insecure hanging down !!!!

fuel tank damp ?

Fail 14 Oct 2021 103,475 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working not compliant with requirement 4.5.1(ii) (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper has damage.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose held on with tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,245 miles

both rear tyres splitting in tread

front bumper misaligned

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,427 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,888 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear chassis rails slight corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2018 89,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split in inner wing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear chassis rails slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2017 88,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front seat runners have slight play but seat adjusts & locates securely

slight corrosion to both rear wheel wells

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 86,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,234 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 80,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 76,724 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,860 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,509 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,556 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 57,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,014 miles

Oil leak

steering rack damper damp

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,013 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,059 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006

1) handbrake travel long †2)nearside front tyre worn low on edges

How Reliable is the Peugeot 106?

Based on 2,880,076 MOT tests across 319,421 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,027
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
319,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155,158
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 125,228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 103,765
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101,372
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W144 VKJ is a 2000 Peugeot 106 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot 106 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 66,731 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 106 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155,158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W144 VKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 106 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 26 years old, this Peugeot 106 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W144 VKJ is a 2000 Peugeot 106, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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