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AK53 UAG

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,437 mi
Last recorded99,437 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UAG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 99,437 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap in poor condition

o/s headlight lens in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2020 99,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 99,386 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 94,725 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 94,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,140 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 88,202 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 88,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,635 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to the legal limit

Fail 6 Sep 2016 85,635 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to the legal limit

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 79,968 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,968 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 73,201 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,197 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,450 miles

Both rear tyres worn and perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn and perished

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,123 miles

engine light on

front exhaust section slightly leaking

front tyres wearing low

Fail 24 Aug 2011 61,123 miles

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

front tyres wearing low

engine light on

front exhaust section slightly leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,690 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,501 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,763 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,638 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 UAG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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