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AK53 ETU

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,225 mi
Last recorded110,225 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ETU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 110,225 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 110,216 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,032 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Strap corroding (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 96,018 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe slight leak

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,894 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 87,894 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,178 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 86,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 82,525 miles

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 21 May 2016 82,525 miles

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

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2015 76,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,411 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

nearside rear back plate damp

Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,411 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

nearside rear back plate damp

Fail 26 Feb 2014 72,388 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,942 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 64,363 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,363 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 64,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,568 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,455 miles

nearside front wing mirror held on with tape but still secure

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,167 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall not showing ply/cords and also slightly perished

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 8 Dec 2007 33,539 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 33,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,419 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 24,614 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 24,614 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,767 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 ETU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK53 ETU, 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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AK53 ETU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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