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BJ52 SPZ

2002 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,380 mi
Last recorded131,380 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 SPZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 131,380 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 131,378 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 124,064 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 124,064 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 119,569 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 119,569 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Oct 2020 119,433 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 114,103 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 114,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 106,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around junction box (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 10 Apr 2018 106,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around junction box (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bump stops missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,346 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded were they join load sensing valve

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

rear axle has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2016 106,343 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded were they join load sensing valve

n/s/r tyre has an object inside tyre

rear axle has slight corrosion

rear box exhaust rubbers wrong

Pass 7 Apr 2015 101,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear bump stops heavily corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 101,399 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear bump stops heavily corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,214 miles

front undertray is very loose

n/s/r tyre has something in it causing a noise

rear exhaust touching bumper

Fail 24 Feb 2014 97,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front undertray is very loose

n/s/r tyre has something in it causing a noise

rear exhaust touching bumper

Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,397 miles

There is oil staining under vehicle.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 91,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

There is oil staining under vehicle.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 84,165 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/f wishbone bush slight wear & rear brake compensator corroded.

Fail 21 Apr 2012 84,165 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/f wishbone bush slight wear & rear brake compensator corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,253 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,342 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,297 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,969 miles

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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BJ52 SPZ is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJ52 SPZ, 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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BJ52 SPZ is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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