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AO03 FVE

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,797 mi
Last recorded125,797 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FVE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,797 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 125,795 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management light on.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 115,873 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Fail 23 Jun 2015 115,863 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 28 May 2014 105,337 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 27 May 2014 105,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,240 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 93,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 90,126 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 90,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear wiper blade defective

slight play in offside steering rack

sump very coroded

very little fuel in vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2009 90,579 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 90,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2008 77,364 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,218 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 54,218 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,479 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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AO03 FVE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AO03 FVE, 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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AO03 FVE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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