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AK53 SJV

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,443 mi
Last recorded91,443 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SJV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 91,443 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mount bolt missing

Fail 25 Nov 2017 91,443 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mount bolt missing

Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,067 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 86,067 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 81,259 miles

Front Steering arms have slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Perishing and has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2015 81,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Steering arms have slight play

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Perishing and has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

coolant low

Pass 22 Nov 2014 76,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 71,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,082 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,890 miles

nearside front drop link has slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2011 56,888 miles

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

nearside front drop link has slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,771 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,150 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,312 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 35,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,493 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,809 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 SJV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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