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BT51 VYU

2002 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,210 mi
Last recorded123,210 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VYU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 123,210 miles

nearside front tyre low outer edge

rear tyres cracking to side wall/tread

Pass 31 May 2016 111,340 miles

N/s rear brake lower performance than o/s.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cracking sidewall to tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 111,340 miles

N/s rear brake lower performance than o/s.

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cracking sidewall to tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 100,787 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 24,850 miles

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

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

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,850 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,463 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 73,463 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 69,068 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,641 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 64,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,416 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,298 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,422 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 48,422 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2007 42,949 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 42,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,670 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 VYU is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VYU, 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 VYU is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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