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BK53 UMC

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,763 mi
Last recorded128,763 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UMC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 128,763 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 128,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2024 128,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,442 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 122,439 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2019 115,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper smearing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 115,195 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper smearing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 104,553 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat front pipe & center section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant empty

Pass 13 Jan 2017 91,602 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 91,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 82,078 miles

o/s wiper split on end

Fail 30 Jan 2016 82,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s wiper split on end

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,999 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside front brake hose close to wheel on lock check

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,429 miles

exhaust centre section deteriorated

nearside front brake hose close to wheel on lock

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,997 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 54,996 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,605 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 40,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 34,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,610 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,309 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM

Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,009 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 UMC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BK53 UMC, 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 UMC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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