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AK53 AEL

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,709 mi
Last recorded88,709 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AEL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,709 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 88,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,494 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 81,494 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 73,402 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,846 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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AK53 AEL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK53 AEL, 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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What year was AK53 AEL registered?

AK53 AEL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is AK53 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 AEL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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