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BK53 VUV

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,963 mi
Last recorded87,963 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VUV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2018 87,963 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed at sump (1.9.2c)

Emissions not tested due to unable to insert probe into tailpipe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 82,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and joints corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 73,422 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 73,422 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,315 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 68,315 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Jun 2013 63,031 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Jun 2012 58,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,187 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,715 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,026 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,214 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 24,212 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,191 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 VUV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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