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AK52 SBX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,317 mi
Last recorded122,317 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 SBX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 122,317 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 122,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

Pass 8 Sep 2016 110,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly distorted (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 110,609 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' bracket on screen (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly distorted (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,555 miles

**TOXIC FUMES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT (poss injector seals leaking)**

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

bracket removed from drivers' view

rear brake imbalance 29% (max 30%)

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Aug 2015 98,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

power steering drive belt cracked/ deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 82,117 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,610 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,622 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,948 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,772 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 49,760 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 33,953 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,369 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 18,675 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 18,675 miles

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

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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AK52 SBX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 AK52 SBX, 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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AK52 SBX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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