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KM51 VVJ

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,864 mi
Last recorded96,864 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 VVJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,864 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 96,859 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 84,695 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 84,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,752 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,795 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 70,795 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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 2009 63,056 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 63,056 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,113 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,361 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 40,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,274 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 28,261 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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KM51 VVJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KM51 VVJ, 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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KM51 VVJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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