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BU52 HPL

2002 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,012 mi
Last recorded72,012 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 HPL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 72,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 1.6 MM ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear NO REAR SEATS INSTALLED

Pass 25 Sep 2023 70,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 70,084 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,813 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Fail 17 Aug 2021 68,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper split

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,757 miles

Rear rear exhaust wrap around bracket deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,922 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,551 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,136 miles

Offside Front seat mounted side impact airbag slightly covered by tape

Fail 17 Aug 2016 56,134 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seat mounted side impact airbag slightly covered by tape

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,686 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,233 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 49,233 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,707 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 45,705 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,400 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2012 42,400 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,907 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,171 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,134 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,673 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,509 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,318 miles

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

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

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 HPL is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 BU52 HPL, 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 BU52 HPL registered?

BU52 HPL is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BU52 HPL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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