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AF53 VEV

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,378 mi
Last recorded95,378 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VEV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,378 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,286 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 88,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 88,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 82,233 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 82,233 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,038 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 68,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,056 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 60,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 56,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 50,423 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,087 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 46,087 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,696 miles

ENGINE COOLING FAN BEARINGS BADLY WORN

Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,428 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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AF53 VEV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 VEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF53 VEV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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