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AK53 VTO

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,572 mi
Last recorded86,572 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,572 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 86,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,467 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,035 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 75,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,480 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 74,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,775 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 69,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,535 miles

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

Front brake discs worn out

Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,535 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs worn out

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,567 miles

Cut in outer wall of N/S/F tyre.

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

Oil filler cap missing.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 45,567 miles

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

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

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

Cut in outer wall of N/S/F tyre.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil filler cap missing.

Pass 12 May 2009 41,379 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 35,087 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 35,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 25,886 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 25,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 15,585 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 VTO 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 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 VTO, 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 VTO is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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