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AO53 SZU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,425 mi
Last recorded96,425 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SZU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,425 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

patrol tank straps corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 90,742 miles

front brake discs have some surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre valve perishing

offside rear tyre and tyre valve perishing

small chip in the middle of the front windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,824 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 88,823 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,361 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,451 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 84,447 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,575 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 81,572 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,158 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,310 miles

petrol tank strap heavily corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,127 miles

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

corrosion to fuel tank strap

Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,479 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 47,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,945 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,733 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,064 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AO53 SZU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO53 SZU, 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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AO53 SZU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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