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DE02 VHX

2002 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

111,424 mi
Last recorded111,424 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VHX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 111,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 109,921 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 109,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,985 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 95,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,190 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 92,189 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

headlight switch faulty

Fail 21 Aug 2017 88,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

headlight switch faulty

Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 84,187 miles

Emissions not tested Because of radiator leaking (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

radiator leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,539 miles

all four tyres are wearing on inner edges

stop light flashing on clocks

Pass 23 Dec 2014 75,409 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly split

Fail 23 Dec 2014 75,407 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly split

Fail 14 Dec 2013 70,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 70,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 64,459 miles

slight play in o/s inner tie rode end

Pass 16 Jul 2011 55,237 miles

Both wiper blade's split

Fuel tank strap's rusty

Nearside front and rear tyre's have slight damage to the outer side wall's

Slight lip to the front brake disc's

The rear exhaust silancer is secured to the mount's by cable tie's

Travel to the hand brake

Underside tested in damp condition's

Fail 15 Jul 2011 55,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Both wiper blade's split

Fuel tank strap's rusty

Nearside front and rear tyre's have slight damage to the outer side wall's

Slight lip to the front brake disc's

The rear exhaust silancer is secured to the mount's by cable tie's

Travel to the hand brake

Underside tested in damp condition's

Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,145 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 46,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 30,674 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 22,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,501 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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DE02 VHX is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DE02 VHX, 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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DE02 VHX is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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