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AU53 JKV

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,116 mi
Last recorded121,116 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 JKV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 121,116 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension noise

Nearside Front washer inop

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

fumes from engine

red stop light & coolant light on

Fail 11 Jan 2018 121,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension noise

Nearside Front washer inop

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

fumes from engine

red stop light & coolant light on

Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,979 miles

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

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

radiator warning lamp on dash at time of test

Fail 16 Jan 2017 108,979 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap snapped (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

radiator warning lamp on dash at time of test

Pass 5 May 2015 90,992 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 90,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,831 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 81,808 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,595 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 70,595 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,465 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,473 miles

o/s inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,806 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,493 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 46,493 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,727 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,288 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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AU53 JKV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue 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 AU53 JKV, 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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AU53 JKV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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