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BT51 VZL

2001 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,552 mi
Last recorded135,552 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VZL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 135,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both outer sills at rear

Pass 24 Mar 2025 132,543 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and also worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2024 129,765 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 126,128 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 126,124 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,815 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 121,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured WING=BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened RADIUS ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 117,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 117,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 114,843 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,949 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 105,944 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,947 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 100,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,928 miles

slight play in off side drag link

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,699 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,516 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,107 miles

slight play in off side drad link

Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,337 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,992 miles

exhaust slightly blowing at back box strap

Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,615 miles

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

different size tyres on front axle to back axle

noise from engine

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,077 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,810 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 VZL is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BT51 VZL, 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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BT51 VZL is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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