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BV53 VZA

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,034 mi
Last recorded81,034 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 81,034 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,194 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 76,194 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,438 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 72,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,892 miles

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2014 67,892 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,502 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 63,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,144 miles

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

o/s/f/ wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 7 Nov 2012 61,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f/ wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,929 miles

REAR NO PLATE POOR==POLLEN VERY DIRTY==CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES==EXH B/BOX BADLY CORRODED==SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK ENDS==LIFT IN REAR TYRES

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,921 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,919 miles

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

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

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

POLLEN DIRTY==SLIGHT EXH BLOW KAT WELD /BACK BOX==SLIGHT CRACKING IN REAR TYRE TREADS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,399 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,851 miles

REAR NO PLATE POOR==EXH B/BOX CORRODING==SLIGHT BLOW ON JOINT==FR DISCS WORN==PADS APPEAR LOW==SLIGHT LIFTING IN REAR TYRES

Fail 30 Aug 2007 34,823 miles

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

DIOSCS LIPPED==PADS APPEAR LOW==SLIGHT BLOW EXH BACK CLAMP

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,823 miles

DIOSCS LIPPED==PADS APPEAR LOW==SLIGHT BLOW EXH BACK CLAMP

Pass 2 Sep 2006 28,410 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 28,410 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VZA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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