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BV53 SVZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,529 mi
Last recorded190,529 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 SVZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 190,529 miles

slight play osr axle beam bearing

Fail 3 Jul 2018 190,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

slight play osr axle beam bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2017 184,133 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 176,395 miles

Nearside Track rod inner joint has slight play

Tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 171,417 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 165,716 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 165,716 miles

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

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre perished

some wear front brake discs

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,473 miles

advise n/s wiper blade starting to split

advise slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 16 Nov 2012 32,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise n/s wiper blade starting to split

advise slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,296 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,780 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 18,926 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 18,926 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,082 miles

Nearside 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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BV53 SVZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV53 SVZ, 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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BV53 SVZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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