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BK51 VRF

2001 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

51,551 mi
Last recorded51,551 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VRF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 51,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 51,242 miles

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

top strut mountings noisy in operation appeared ok at test

Fail 10 Jun 2024 51,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 48,920 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 48,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 46,543 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 46,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 46,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 42,409 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 39,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 36,891 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,201 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 27,201 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,554 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 19,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,566 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,400 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,198 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,445 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 14,593 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 14,593 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,679 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 13,679 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,627 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 12,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,366 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 11,366 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2005 9,912 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 9,912 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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BK51 VRF is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BK51 VRF, 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 VRF is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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