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AV53 MVA

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,805 mi
Last recorded97,805 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MVA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,805 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded round flange

Fail 15 Sep 2020 97,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded round flange

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,451 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 74,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,714 miles

Check engine light on

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,170 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 62,170 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,007 miles

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

exhaust hitting subframe

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,745 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,134 miles

front tyres near limit

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,887 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,609 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,460 miles

n/s/f tyre ON LIMIT . o/s/f 2 mm

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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AV53 MVA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV53 MVA, 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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AV53 MVA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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