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AU53 VKL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,410 mi
Last recorded140,410 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 140,410 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 140,193 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer broken (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 129,157 miles

1. Offside front tyre at legal limits. 2. Offside front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear. 3. Both front brake discs becoming corroded on inside edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 120,515 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 120,515 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 112,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,549 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 95,549 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,843 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,827 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs on inside edges corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 55,892 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,000 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 VKL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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