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WU52 LXO

2002 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,130 mi
Last recorded138,130 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 LXO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 138,130 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 137,979 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 135,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top mopunt bearing seized

Pass 16 Nov 2015 127,265 miles

slight wear on edge of offside front tyre tread

Pass 27 Nov 2014 114,330 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 114,330 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 28 Nov 2013 101,093 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear brake pads look low?

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

Offside front brake is binding

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 101,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear brake pads look low?

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake is binding

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,558 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brakes require servicing/attention

Handbrake passed on lowest effort allowed at 16%

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 90,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brakes require servicing/attention

Front brakes binding

Handbrake passed on lowest effort allowed at 16%

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 80,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Nov 2011 80,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs pitted and worn (O/S grooved)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs are scored & pitted.

Fail 2 Dec 2010 70,267 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs are scored & pitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 55,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight bind on offside rear brake

slightly low effort on nearside handbrake

Pass 3 Dec 2007 47,742 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 47,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear brake pads look low ???

Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 31,761 miles

Front discs slightly worn and corroding on inside edges.

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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WU52 LXO is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 65,592 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 WU52 LXO, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU52 LXO is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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