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BV53 VYY

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,731 mi
Last recorded86,731 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VYY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 86,731 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s washer not working

Pass 9 Jan 2021 81,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front and centre exhaust poor condition

n/s top bearing on strutt slightly siezed

Pass 11 Jan 2020 80,078 miles

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

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

o/s centre floor corrosions surface

Fail 9 Jan 2020 80,078 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s centre floor corrosions surface

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,290 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 77,288 miles

Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensating valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,814 miles

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

o/s/f bulkhead slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to second section (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 70,025 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded between brake compensater and rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at compensater (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to second section (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 65,352 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r sill section.

Fail 14 May 2015 65,352 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r sill section.

Pass 13 May 2014 61,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight damage to n/s /r sill section.

spare wheel is missing

Pass 13 May 2013 56,841 miles

o/s wishbone bush splitting

Fail 9 May 2012 51,431 miles

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

slight wishbone bush and ball joint

Pass 9 May 2012 51,431 miles

slight wishbone bush and ball joint

Pass 12 May 2011 46,277 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Fail 12 May 2011 46,277 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Fail 13 May 2010 41,667 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 41,667 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,902 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,913 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,781 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 VYY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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