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AU53 VKK

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,501 mi
Last recorded181,501 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VKK
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 181,501 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 164,193 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 149,399 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 141,843 miles

as per failure

Fail 15 Apr 2013 141,840 miles

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

1. Offside front side light becoming dim. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Offside rear tyre wearing low on outside edges. 4. Interior mirror missing.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 137,386 miles

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

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,519 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 129,519 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 118,193 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 118,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 104,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 104,839 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 89,048 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 71,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 55,599 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 55,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 VKK is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AU53 VKK, 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 VKK is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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