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BU52 AKX

2002 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,349 mi
Last recorded131,349 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 AKX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 131,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2017 115,071 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,434 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,798 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,792 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,906 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)

exhaust corroded .

Fail 6 Sep 2014 75,906 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust corroded .

Pass 14 Sep 2013 70,484 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 70,484 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,109 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator switch sightly faulty

Fail 3 Sep 2012 65,109 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator switch sightly faulty

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 55,025 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,016 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 47,932 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 40,742 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear No sightly discoloured

Pass 13 Sep 2008 40,742 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear No sightly discoloured

Fail 8 Sep 2007 33,303 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,303 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,351 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 27,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 20,239 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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BU52 AKX is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BU52 AKX, 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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BU52 AKX is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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