2001 Peugeot 206 1.6L Petrol · KM51 VFD
2001 Peugeot 206 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12/11/2001. Recorded mileage 60,646 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 206
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1587cc
KM51 VFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 60,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
KM51 VFD Mileage History
- 14/09/202151,967 mi
- 27/05/202253,117 mi+1,150 mi
- 18/05/202357,516 mi+4,399 mi
- 17/05/202459,226 mi+1,710 mi
- 08/05/202560,646 mi+1,420 mi
Average of roughly 2,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KM51 VFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Peugeot 206 (KM51 VFD) between September 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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