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AV51 FZX

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

137,340 mi
Last recorded137,340 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FZX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 137,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2016 137,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 132,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak when hot

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 132,699 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak when hot

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 127,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 127,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 119,380 miles

ENGINE OIL DIP STICK IS BROKEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED + CAT IS BADLY CORRODED HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS A HIGH OPERATION

LOWER ENGINE IS COVERED IN OIL,

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

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

WINDSCREEN SCRACTCHED

Fail 15 May 2013 119,380 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

ENGINE OIL DIP STICK IS BROKEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED + CAT IS BADLY CORRODED HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS A HIGH OPERATION

LOWER ENGINE IS COVERED IN OIL,

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

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

WINDSCREEN SCRACTCHED

Pass 14 May 2012 111,005 miles

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on wdges

offside door mirror broken tape on

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 14 May 2012 111,005 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on wdges

offside door mirror broken tape on

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 16 Apr 2011 103,669 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 103,669 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED + CENTER JOINT HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS VERY HIGH OPERATION

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR IS TAPED ON

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 97,646 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has a small nic on outside wall - not showing cords

offside front brake hose is age /cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2010 97,646 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has a small nic on outside wall - not showing cords

offside front brake hose is age /cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 91,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 86,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,049 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,967 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 58,967 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 56,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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AV51 FZX is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 67,765 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 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV51 FZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV51 FZX is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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