BU51 XHW

2001 PEUGEOT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
PEUGEOT
Year
2001
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
49 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 March 2009
Last recorded mileage
6,959 mi

AI verdict AVOID 28/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2001 Peugeot has 4 MOT tests on record with a 25% pass rate and 6,959 miles. The extremely low mileage of 6,959 miles over 25 years, combined with a 2009-03-06 MOT expiry, presents significant unverified safety and potential fraud risks.

The vehicle shows extremely low lifetime mileage of 6,959 miles over 25 years, averaging only 1,333 miles per year, which is highly suspicious and suggests potential odometer tampering or long periods of inactivity.

Things to check

  • MOT HISTORY: 4 tests — 1 passed, 3 failed; critical safety failures in brakes, steering, and suspension.
  • MILEAGE FRAUD: 6,959 miles over 25 years — extremely low for age, strongly suggests odometer tampering.
  • MOT EXPIRY: 2009-03-06 expiry date — vehicle has been off-road for 15+ years, no current MOT.
  • RECURRING FAILURES: Same system failures (brakes, steering) across multiple tests (2005, 2008, 2009).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP: 4/5 stars (2018) — indicates a generally safe vehicle for its era.
  • Low Insurance Group: 3 out of 50 — offers lower running costs and insurance premiums.
  • No Recent Failures: The last MOT failure was in April 2009, suggesting some repairs were made at that time.
  • Consistent Mileage: While extremely low, the mileage has been consistent with no sudden spikes or drops.

Mileage history

Oct 2005: 6,959 mi FAILMar 2008: 7,839 mi FAILMar 2008: 7,846 mi PASSApr 2009: 11,061 mi FAIL11k9k7kOct 2005Apr 2009

MOT test history — 1/4 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2005 FAIL 6,959 mi
FAIL Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
FAIL Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
FAIL Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
FAIL Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
ADVISORY Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Mar 2008 FAIL 7,839 mi
FAIL Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
FAIL Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
FAIL Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Mar 2008 PASS 7,846 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 FAIL 11,061 mi
FAIL Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
FAIL Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
FAIL Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
ADVISORY Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
USER ENTERED body panels missing but not dangerous

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU51 XHW, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.