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BU52 VMX

2002 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,324 mi
Last recorded97,324 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VMX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear service brake requirements only just met. requires repair or adjustment.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 97,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear service brake requirements only just met. requires repair or adjustment.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 83,356 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 83,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort and offside (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,472 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,559 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,660 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 70,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,265 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 67,265 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,666 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,236 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,116 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,679 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 36,189 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 VMX is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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