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BV53 VYL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,433 mi
Last recorded97,433 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VYL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 97,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 97,433 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,618 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 84,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,419 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 65,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 55,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,901 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,189 miles

engine management light on.

front brake pads have approx. 30% left.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 17,285 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,864 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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BV53 VYL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VYL, 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 BV53 VYL registered?

BV53 VYL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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