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BU52 VUF

2002 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,349 mi
Last recorded60,349 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VUF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2014 60,349 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

faint rumble from nearside rear wheelbearing

Pass 7 Dec 2013 56,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise panel damage to n/s/r & front wing

Fail 6 Dec 2013 56,702 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise panel damage to n/s/r & front wing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 55,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,479 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 44,589 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 44,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,726 miles

N/S/R TYRE SPLITING

Fail 25 Oct 2010 38,726 miles

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

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

N/S/R TYRE SPLITING

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,912 miles

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

TYRES X 4 SPLITING

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,093 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 26,694 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,694 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,850 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 VUF is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

BU52 VUF is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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