2000 Peugeot 206 1.4L Petrol · W253 BAW
2000 Peugeot 206 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/07/2000. Recorded mileage 178,566 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 206
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1360cc
W253 BAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2022
- 178,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
W253 BAW Mileage History
- 10/09/2021163,413 mi
- 16/09/2021163,635 mi+222 mi
- 15/09/2022178,494 mi+14,859 mi
- 28/09/2022178,557 mi+63 mi
- 29/09/2022178,566 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 14,403 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W253 BAW 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 2000 Peugeot 206 (W253 BAW) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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