2001 Peugeot 206 1.1L Petrol · SM51 PVU
2001 Peugeot 206 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2001. Recorded mileage 46,014 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 206
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1124cc
SM51 PVU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2020
- 46,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Peugeot 206
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SM51 PVU Mileage History
- 25/10/200518,980 mi
- 27/04/200620,143 mi+1,163 mi
- 26/08/201121,004 mi+861 mi
- 08/09/201121,023 mi+19 mi
- 02/10/201224,411 mi+3,388 mi
- 05/10/201224,421 mi+10 mi
- 28/08/201327,136 mi+2,715 mi
- 27/08/201430,186 mi+3,050 mi
- 14/08/201532,398 mi+2,212 mi
- 24/08/201634,735 mi+2,337 mi
- 28/08/201737,816 mi+3,081 mi
- 22/08/201840,857 mi+3,041 mi
- 21/08/201944,077 mi+3,220 mi
- 01/09/202046,014 mi+1,937 mi
Average of roughly 1,820 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
SM51 PVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Peugeot 206 (SM51 PVU) between October 2005 and September 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
Common Problems: PEUGEOT 206
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Head Gasket Failure (1.4/1.6 Petrols)(Serious)
The 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engines are known for head gasket failures, especially on cars that have been overheated or poorly maintained. Symptoms include coolant loss, white exhaust smoke and overheating.
- Central Locking Actuator Failure(Moderate)
The door lock actuators fail regularly on the 206, leaving doors unable to lock or unlock remotely. The driver's door is typically the first to go.
- Rear Beam Axle Corrosion(Moderate)
The rear beam axle can corrode severely on UK cars, particularly in salt-laden coastal areas. Heavy rust can lead to structural weakness and MOT failure.
- Lambda Sensor Failure(Moderate)
The oxygen (lambda) sensor fails regularly, causing poor fuel economy, failed emissions tests and engine management warning lights.
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