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BK53 DKX

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,102 mi
Last recorded68,102 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 DKX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 67,715 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,765 miles

n/s/f suspension bush derteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2014 61,764 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,794 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 50,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,685 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 38,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,504 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,466 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,497 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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BK53 DKX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BK53 DKX, 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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BK53 DKX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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