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BN53 DVK

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,129 mi
Last recorded222,129 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DVK
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 222,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Mount tight when turned (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2026 222,122 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Leaver broken off (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on edges & wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Mount tight when turned (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Mount tight when turned (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 213,668 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 204,598 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 204,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 196,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre wall/tread

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 196,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre wall/tread

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 187,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 178,720 miles

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2020 170,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 161,149 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 150,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 139,022 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 126,679 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 121,229 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 121,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,723 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 11,272 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 91,255 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 91,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,914 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight wear to engine steady mount

Fail 12 Sep 2011 78,914 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight wear to engine steady mount

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,608 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,774 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,733 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,531 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,572 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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BN53 DVK is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN53 DVK, 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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BN53 DVK is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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