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AK53 KUE

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,414 mi
Last recorded71,414 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KUE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2020 71,414 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & sidewall split perished (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front brake disc worn/corroded inner face

Pass 2 Nov 2017 48,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Oct 2017 48,555 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,923 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Oct 2016 40,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2015 32,117 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,909 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,689 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 24,689 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,941 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,660 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 18,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,102 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,555 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 8,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,605 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,136 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 7,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 6,837 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,837 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 KUE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KUE, 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 KUE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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