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BG53 KBX

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,165 mi
Last recorded95,165 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KBX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,165 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake only just passes effiency test

Fail 1 Mar 2017 95,165 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake only just passes effiency test

Pass 6 Feb 2016 92,344 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,713 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 85,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,256 miles

front offside wiper blade not clearing screen efficiently (blade rubber worn)

handbrake travel near its maximum, requires adjustment or repair

unable to inspect n/s front seatbelt mechanism fully (child seat fitted)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 79,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front offside wiper blade not clearing screen efficiently (blade rubber worn)

handbrake travel near its maximum, requires adjustment or repair

unable to inspect n/s front seatbelt mechanism fully (child seat fitted)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,349 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,172 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 77,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 73,833 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,833 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,993 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 70,993 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,223 miles

oil switch leaking rear plate black letters cracking nsr tyre outer edge worn walls perrished

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,129 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 60,144 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust rattle from connection

Pass 20 Sep 2008 60,144 miles

Rear exhaust rattle from connection

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,519 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 56,519 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,837 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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BG53 KBX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KBX, 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 KBX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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