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AJ53 KDU

2003 Peugeot 206

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,129 mi
Last recorded127,129 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 KDU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 127,129 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 127,129 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 126,067 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 126,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

dampness o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Aug 2017 123,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake performance low on footbrake and handbrake

Fail 2 Aug 2017 123,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake performance low on footbrake and handbrake

Pass 5 Jul 2016 114,424 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jul 2016 114,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,348 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 27 Mar 2015 108,348 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,386 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 104,386 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 91,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 91,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 85,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,357 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 68,983 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 May 2009 68,983 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,379 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 58,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 42,728 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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AJ53 KDU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ53 KDU, 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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AJ53 KDU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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