BU52 VVE

2002 PEUGEOT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
PEUGEOT
Year
2002
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1997 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 2 June 2017
Last recorded mileage
28,841 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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

This 2002 Peugeot has 19 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 28,841 miles. The vehicle's MOT status has been 'Not valid' since 2017, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,853 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes detected.

Things to check

  • MOT status 'Not valid' since 2017-06-02 — vehicle is unroadworthy.
  • 8 major failures across critical systems (suspension, lights, brakes, emissions) — persistent neglect.
  • 6 major failures and 6 related advisories for suspension — a recurring and severe issue.
  • 5 major failures and 3 related advisories for lights — another recurring and severe issue.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,853 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 4/5 stars (2018) — good safety credentials for its age.
  • Low insurance group (3 out of 50) — cheap to insure.

Mileage history

May 2006: 28,841 mi PASSJun 2007: 39,023 mi PASSMay 2008: 49,007 mi FAILJun 2008: 49,264 mi PASSMay 2009: 54,578 mi FAILMay 2009: 54,578 mi PASSMay 2010: 63,562 mi FAILMay 2010: 63,562 mi PASSMay 2011: 72,560 mi FAILMay 2011: 72,560 mi PASSMay 2012: 81,554 mi PASSMay 2012: 81,554 mi FAILMay 2013: 90,152 mi FAILMay 2013: 90,208 mi PASSMay 2014: 99,468 mi PASSMay 2015: 108,091 mi PASSMay 2015: 108,091 mi FAILJun 2016: 113,312 mi FAILJun 2016: 113,325 mi PASS113k71k29kMay 2006Jun 2016

MOT test history — 11/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2006 PASS 28,841 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 PASS 39,023 mi None recorded
May 2008 FAIL 49,007 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Jun 2008 PASS 49,264 mi None recorded
May 2009 FAIL 54,578 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED engine under tray fitted
May 2009 PASS 54,578 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED engine under tray fitted
May 2010 FAIL 63,562 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2010 PASS 63,562 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2011 FAIL 72,560 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2011 PASS 72,560 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 81,554 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2012 FAIL 81,554 mi
PRS Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2013 FAIL 90,152 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
May 2013 PASS 90,208 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 99,468 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 108,091 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
May 2015 FAIL 108,091 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Jun 2016 FAIL 113,312 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
FAIL Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Jun 2016 PASS 113,325 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU52 VVE, 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.