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AY52 VLA

2002 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,187 mi
Last recorded96,187 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VLA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,187 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 92,998 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

eml on dash

Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 89,667 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,777 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough/noisey

Fail 12 Feb 2013 86,766 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake disc corroded inner face

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough/noisey

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,709 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 83,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,829 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,455 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 62,455 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,361 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,753 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,635 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 27,148 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres 2to3 mm

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,148 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres 2to3 mm

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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AY52 VLA is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 65,592 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 AY52 VLA, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY52 VLA is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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