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DE53 MKN

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,871 mi
Last recorded88,871 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 MKN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,871 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

aux belt perished

Fail 11 Jan 2014 88,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

aux belt perished

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 77,350 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,465 miles

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

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,540 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2010 56,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,228 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 47,094 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,622 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 39,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,294 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,020 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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DE53 MKN is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE53 MKN, 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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DE53 MKN is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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