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DX52 SZP

2002 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

48,235 mi
Last recorded48,235 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 SZP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r len broken

o/s/r tyre getting low and cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2012 48,235 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r len broken

o/s/r tyre getting low and cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,896 miles

front brake pads lok low

hand brake has a lot of travel

n/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

slight exhaust blow at front pipe

slight playt in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Fail 2 Apr 2011 41,888 miles

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

front brake pads lok low

hand brake has a lot of travel

n/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

slight exhaust blow at front pipe

slight playt in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,785 miles

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

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,831 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 29,831 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 24,619 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 24,619 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front discs'corroded and started to wear

Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,877 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 19,877 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 14,610 miles

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

Engine management warning light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,610 miles

Engine management warning light on dash

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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DX52 SZP is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 DX52 SZP, 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 DX52 SZP registered?

DX52 SZP is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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