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AO53 UAY

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,723 mi
Last recorded73,723 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 73,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 71,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear tyre starting to perrish

Fail 13 Jan 2014 67,311 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear tyre starting to perrish

Fail 14 Jan 2013 63,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust tail box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust tail box deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2011 57,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,468 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,267 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 50,267 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,437 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 43,437 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,595 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,061 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,482 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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AO53 UAY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO53 UAY, 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 UAY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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