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BK53 YCY

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,499 mi
Last recorded34,499 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 34,499 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 34,496 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 32,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 32,350 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 30,742 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier securing rod fault (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 30,742 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier securing rod fault (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 29,404 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 29,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 28,527 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perrished cracked due to age

Pass 30 Sep 2019 25,769 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 25,769 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 20,423 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 19,905 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 19,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 19,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,577 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,722 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,509 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 13,747 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,842 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,894 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 10,822 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 8,597 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 YCY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCY, 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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What year was BK53 YCY registered?

BK53 YCY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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