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AK53 SKU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SKU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2019 107,452 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 103,867 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 103,866 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 95,862 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 95,364 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 95,351 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 131,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

power steering pipe corroded slightly

rear brake pipes greased

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 24 Sep 2014 131,502 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

power steering pipe corroded slightly

rear brake pipes greased

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,562 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,560 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 81,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 78,202 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 72,175 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 63,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 52,326 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 45,292 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 45,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,387 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,090 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 SKU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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