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AO53 ULP

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,649 mi
Last recorded169,649 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ULP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 169,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exaust cat hitting gear lever

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow bar ball slightly covering rear fog light

Fail 10 Oct 2013 169,649 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exaust cat hitting gear lever

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow bar ball slightly covering rear fog light

Pass 27 Sep 2012 159,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight stain brake limiter valve!

Pass 6 Oct 2011 144,331 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fog lamp partialy obscured by towbar/ball!

Pass 15 Oct 2010 129,531 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 110,905 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 110,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 95,604 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 95,604 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 79,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2007 79,047 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 59,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 ULP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULP, 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 ULP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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