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KU51 LPX

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

189,722 mi
Last recorded189,722 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 LPX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 189,722 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside Rear Bumper slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 184,651 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure on each corner

Fail 18 Oct 2023 184,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 85V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 85V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure on each corner

Pass 26 Oct 2022 175,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Noise from gearbox area

Fail 26 Oct 2022 175,026 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Noise from gearbox area

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 163,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Fail 18 Oct 2021 163,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 2 Nov 2020 154,310 miles

rear bumper loose, not likely to fall from vehicle

Fail 29 Oct 2020 154,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn smooth outer edge almost though to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear bumper loose, not likely to fall from vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2019 139,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 139,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cut to the offside front tyre tread appears close to cords

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2018 130,857 miles

Offside Front tyre tread has a cut

Fail 5 May 2018 130,857 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre tread has a cut

Pass 2 May 2017 122,854 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 115,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

minor oil leak from gearbox area

slight bind o/s/f wheel when rotated by hand

slight damage to o/s outer sill area

Pass 5 May 2015 108,442 miles

Centre stop light lens cracked.

EML light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel tank securing strap corroded (recomend attention soon).

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 108,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre stop light lens cracked.

EML light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel tank securing strap corroded (recomend attention soon).

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 98,773 miles

INNER SIDE OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY TO PITTED

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 98,773 miles

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

INNER SIDE OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY TO PITTED

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,692 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 89,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 84,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,857 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 75,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,844 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 60,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2007 55,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 55,124 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,951 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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KU51 LPX is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 KU51 LPX, 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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KU51 LPX is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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