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BV53 VYP

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,818 mi
Last recorded116,818 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VYP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 110,558 miles

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

fuel tant strap corroded

n/s/f door mirror damaged

n/s/r bearing noise

Fail 2 Oct 2014 110,558 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine management light on

exhaust catalyst bracket broken

fuel tant strap corroded

n/s/r bearing noise

wipers not checked due to wash not working

Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,065 miles

n/s mirror casing cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2013 102,065 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s mirror casing cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,585 miles

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

fuel tank strap badly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 98,585 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel tank strap badly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,588 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,380 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 62,380 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 54,683 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,821 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 43,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 35,036 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH = 6.0MM , N/S/F = 5.0MM , O/S/R = 4.0MM , N/S/R = 3.0MM , SPARE = 3.0MM , ( LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM )

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

************** ALL TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED ***************************************

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,036 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH = 6.0MM , N/S/F = 5.0MM , O/S/R = 4.0MM , N/S/R = 3.0MM , SPARE = 3.0MM , ( LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM )

************** ALL TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED ***************************************

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 VYP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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