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BP51 XLU

2002 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,599 mi
Last recorded125,599 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 XLU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 125,599 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 122,885 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 120,683 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 118,702 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 115,448 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 111,883 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 108,411 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 103,138 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 99,119 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 94,283 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2016 89,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,143 miles

Child seat fitted,

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

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

Objects over back seat, unable to test seatbelts fully

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

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,143 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted,

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

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

Objects over back seat, unable to test seatbelts fully

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2015 80,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 75,931 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 69,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,964 miles

Oil leak

nearside front lower wishbone rubber bush bonding deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside front tread tread perished and inner wall splitting

Pass 8 Jan 2011 62,976 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 62,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,874 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,549 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 47,727 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2008 47,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2006 42,171 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 31,326 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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BP51 XLU is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BP51 XLU, 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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What year was BP51 XLU registered?

BP51 XLU is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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