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BK53 VWU

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,548 mi
Last recorded127,548 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VWU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 127,548 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 127,449 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to bpr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

alternator belt deteriorated

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 117,402 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 113,062 miles

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

slight wear noted in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 96,254 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,447 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,619 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 75,619 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,067 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 64,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,364 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,561 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,677 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 23,714 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 VWU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWU, 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 VWU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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