2000 Peugeot 206 1.4L Petrol · W162 DDJ
2000 Peugeot 206 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 79,163 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 206
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1360cc
W162 DDJ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2012
- 79,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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.
W162 DDJ Mileage History
- 07/10/200542,505 mi
- 07/10/200542,505 mi
- 27/10/200648,115 mi+5,610 mi
- 31/10/200648,115 mi
- 05/11/200752,584 mi+4,469 mi
- 05/11/200856,983 mi+4,399 mi
- 24/05/201059,982 mi+2,999 mi
- 24/05/201059,982 mi
- 17/05/201166,423 mi+6,441 mi
- 05/07/201279,163 mi+12,740 mi
- 05/07/201279,163 mi
Average of roughly 5,436 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
W162 DDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Peugeot 206 (W162 DDJ) between October 2005 and July 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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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