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AP53 KPA

2003 Peugeot 206

Yellow Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,258 mi
Last recorded132,258 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KPA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 132,258 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 124,522 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres devoid of tread outer edges & wear inner edges

light scoring both front brake discs

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 7 Oct 2016 124,455 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres devoid of tread outer edges & wear inner edges

light scoring both front brake discs

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,526 miles

injector seals leaking combustion gases

Fail 15 Oct 2015 116,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

injector seals leaking combustion gases

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,534 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 111,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 103,235 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 103,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,324 miles

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

advise fuel tank strap getting rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2012 89,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise fuel tank strap getting rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2011 75,744 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,225 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn funny

Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc's lipped and corroded on inner edges

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 11 Nov 2008 34,768 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc's lipped and corroded on inner edges

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,606 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,095 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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AP53 KPA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Yellow with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AP53 KPA, 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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AP53 KPA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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