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BL51 VPM

2002 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

142,171 mi
Last recorded142,171 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 VPM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2023 142,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Poly V belt cracked

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 134,905 miles

handbrake only just eff. o/side rear pads wearing low,

Pass 16 Dec 2021 124,624 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 124,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 114,715 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear no.plate lens missing both lamps

Pass 13 Dec 2019 106,562 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 106,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,645 miles

handbrake only just eff

Pass 23 Aug 2017 102,087 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front coil springs corroding

exhaust centre and rear sections corroding

exhaust front section slightly damaged

water inside o/s/r light lens

Fail 16 Aug 2017 102,039 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front coil springs corroding

exhaust centre and rear sections corroding

exhaust front section slightly damaged

water inside o/s/r light lens

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel tank support strap corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel tank support strap corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 96,890 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,610 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 90,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear pipe & rear silencer

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system front clamp rusty

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,368 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,387 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

locking wheel bolt key is in the glove box

Fail 22 Jun 2009 71,434 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

locking wheel bolt key is in the glove box

Pass 11 May 2009 70,681 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 70,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 61,784 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 61,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 55,960 miles

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

advise slight corroion on front and rear discs

Pass 27 Dec 2006 54,948 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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BL51 VPM is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BL51 VPM, 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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BL51 VPM is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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