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BG53 KBN

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,577 mi
Last recorded106,577 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KBN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 106,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded One pipe from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil and coolant added before test

Oil leak Head gasket and oil filter housing to block ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S Rack end ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both front, F/N/S top mount also corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 106,577 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Two brake pipes from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank insecure Support strap corroded/ snapped (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded One pipe from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil and coolant added before test

Oil leak Head gasket and oil filter housing to block ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S Rack end ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both front, F/N/S top mount also corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,950 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 92,813 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,912 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 85,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 78,029 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 78,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 71,117 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,117 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2011 59,584 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 59,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 50,699 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 50,690 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,676 miles

Rear number plate started to deteriorate

Fail 28 Sep 2009 45,478 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,899 miles

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,736 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,806 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 16,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BG53 KBN is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG53 KBN, 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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BG53 KBN is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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