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FL51 VKX

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,077 mi
Last recorded106,077 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VKX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 106,077 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,807 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 105,616 miles

REAR AXLE MOUNTING POINTS CORRODED

Pass 17 Oct 2018 104,209 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 104,209 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 100,285 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,572 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 93,572 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,175 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 86,175 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,680 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,321 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Sep 2013 71,321 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,444 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,358 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,146 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 54,146 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,594 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 48,517 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,948 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,124 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 25,524 miles

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

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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FL51 VKX is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 67,765 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 FL51 VKX, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL51 VKX is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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