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BT03 VEL

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,076 mi
Last recorded114,076 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 VEL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 114,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2021 114,028 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 109,239 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

offside rear tyre perishing

offside repeater lens missing

Pass 12 Oct 2019 101,376 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 87,833 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 87,833 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 80,878 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 80,878 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,567 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,863 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,059 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 57,050 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,001 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,036 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2010 28,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 28,485 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 26,393 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 224,736 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 224,736 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 16,755 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 16,755 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 14,574 miles

nearside drop link has slight play and knocking

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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BT03 VEL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BT03 VEL, 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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BT03 VEL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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