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FY51 VGK

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,263 mi
Last recorded102,263 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 VGK
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,263 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 102,261 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 80,518 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,518 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,452 miles

front brake discs rusty and juddering slightly.fuel filler cap cover missing.brake pipes slightly rusty in places, exhaust front pipe rusty.car very wet when tested.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 56,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs rusty and juddering slightly.fuel filler cap cover missing.brake pipes slightly rusty in places, exhaust front pipe rusty.car very wet when tested.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,407 miles

brake hose ends rusty

exhaust slightly rusty

front disc inner faces slightly corroded

fuel cap cover missing

most brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres lightly cracked

slight front brake judder recorded

Fail 8 Dec 2009 51,407 miles

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

brake hose ends rusty

exhaust slightly rusty

front disc inner faces slightly corroded

fuel cap cover missing

most brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres lightly cracked

slight front brake judder recorded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,833 miles

front brake disc iner faces starting to rust.slight front brake judder.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 44,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake disc iner faces starting to rust.slight front brake judder.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,014 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Nov 2007 35,989 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f shocker weaping

rear wiper split

slight noise from bottom pully area

top engine cover loose

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,875 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 28,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust rusty

n/s/f suspention arm rear bush started to split

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

n/s/fshocker weaping

noise from belt area

rear wiper split

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,125 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 23,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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FY51 VGK is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FY51 VGK, 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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What year was FY51 VGK registered?

FY51 VGK is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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