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BU52 WLZ

2002 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,920 mi
Last recorded96,920 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WLZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2018 96,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,005 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack pinion seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 91,004 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both VERY corroded inner braking surface over 3/4 corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack pinion seal (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust section very corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,155 miles

parking brake efficiency performance just meets requirements

Fail 22 Jul 2016 87,155 miles

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

parking brake efficiency performance just meets requirements

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,025 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,349 miles

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,424 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,654 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 58,547 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,497 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,983 miles

Slight surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 16 May 2008 37,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2007 33,778 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 29,657 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 29,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WLZ is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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