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AV53 SZU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,297 mi
Last recorded137,297 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 SZU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 137,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 133,073 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyres on 3mm

Rear rear number plate deteriorated slightly

some surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2016 125,884 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 119,112 miles

front passanger wiper blade split slightly

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2015 119,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,685 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 114,657 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 110,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 105,700 miles

Both front coil springs slightly corroaded

Drivers seat mechanism has free play

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

Off side tie rod slight play

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

Rear brake lines slight corroiosion in places

Rear exhaust joint corroaded

Rear number plate deterioated

Fail 15 Nov 2012 105,700 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front coil springs slightly corroaded

Drivers seat mechanism has free play

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

Off side tie rod slight play

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

Rear brake lines slight corroiosion in places

Rear exhaust joint corroaded

Rear number plate deterioated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,255 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,351 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 81,632 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,913 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,492 miles

Driver's seat adjuster handle under seat loose

Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,386 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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AV53 SZU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SZU, 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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What year was AV53 SZU registered?

AV53 SZU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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