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VK51 KOU

2001 Peugeot 307

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

253,006 mi
Last recorded253,006 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 KOU
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 253,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Some perishing to hose. Axle mounted flexi. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush some splits. (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Some perishing to hose. Axle mounted flexi. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Heavy corrosion to spring. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 253,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split at both ends. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Some perishing to hose. Axle mounted flexi. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush some splits. (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor wiring chafed / fouled by insecure inner wing / undertray panel (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split at both ends. (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Some perishing to hose. Axle mounted flexi. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Heavy corrosion to spring. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,706 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear door check strap stiff

Offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Rear axle beam bushes excessively deteriorated

Rear brake discs excessively corroded

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust section badly corroded

Slight movement in indicator stalk

Various underbody/chassis corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2014 96,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inside edge

Offside rear door check strap stiff

Offside rear tyre punctured and badly deteriorated and on 1.6mm of tread

Rear axle beam bushes excessively deteriorated

Rear brake discs excessively corroded

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust section badly corroded

Slight movement in indicator stalk

Various underbody/chassis corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,958 miles

Both rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Centre and rear exhaust badly corroded

Dipswitch stalk has free play

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Rear chassis legs corroded

Rear engine mounting deteriorating

Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,958 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Centre and rear exhaust badly corroded

Dipswitch stalk has free play

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Rear chassis legs corroded

Rear engine mounting deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2011 80,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,719 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 74,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 67,221 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 67,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,867 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 57,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,086 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 307?

Based on 5,095,133 MOT tests across 320,070 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
320,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275,886
position lamp(s) not working 187,900
Registration plate lamp not working 168,034
Stop lamp not working 163,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 155,426
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VK51 KOU is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 77,176 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 307 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 275,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK51 KOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK51 KOU is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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