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BT51 VDM

2002 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,103 mi
Last recorded98,103 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VDM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 98,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat cracked and blowing on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 98,103 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat cracked and blowing on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,304 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 94,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,825 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 89,825 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap (7.2.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,690 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 84,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,155 miles

Front screen has large amount of minor damage advise sorting asap

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,126 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked at lower sensor 2/3's of way around pipe (part of cat) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle X 2 (marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported cracked front pipe could come away (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front screen has large amount of minor damage advise sorting asap

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,739 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 70,735 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,968 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 61,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,651 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 58,647 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,109 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 49,105 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,208 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 43,206 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,606 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,207 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,684 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 31,684 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,447 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 19,623 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,623 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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BT51 VDM is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BT51 VDM, 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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BT51 VDM is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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