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BK51 VAU

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,696 mi
Last recorded122,696 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VAU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 122,696 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 122,680 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 115,823 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 111,627 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,242 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot (2.4.G.2)

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

body panels damaged

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear windows tinted

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 10 Feb 2015 65,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear windows tinted

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,441 miles

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

offside front tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,361 miles

leak from gearbox around driveshaft seal

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Feb 2012 49,361 miles

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

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

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

leak from gearbox around driveshaft seal

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,479 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front panel damagd and cracked by radiator

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Mar 2011 45,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front panel damagd and cracked by radiator

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,566 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 42,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,351 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,309 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 38,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,701 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 31,692 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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BK51 VAU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK51 VAU, 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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BK51 VAU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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