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BT53 UPV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,846 mi
Last recorded83,846 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UPV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 83,846 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 80,225 miles

Braking system leaking rear load valve (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.578 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

clutch fauly

Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mangement light on

rear load vale has slight leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 76,761 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mangement light on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,437 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 72,310 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,911 miles

Slight noise from the offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 Apr 2013 66,911 miles

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

Slight noise from the offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,900 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Gear box oil leak

Near side lower ball joint slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2012 60,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Gear box oil leak

Near side lower ball joint slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,449 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2011 55,428 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2010 50,050 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 45,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,325 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 38,458 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,735 miles

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

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

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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BT53 UPV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BT53 UPV, 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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BT53 UPV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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