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DE53 PVV

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,356 mi
Last recorded148,356 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 PVV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2016 148,356 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both head light (1.1.A.3b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front brake discs and pads worn need to change

Nearside Front Inner track road has play

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear d bushes worn

start engine over heat

Pass 10 Oct 2014 131,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2013 114,566 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 104,000 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 104,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,726 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,323 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Jun 2008 79,355 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight blow at exhaust back box

Fail 16 Jun 2008 79,355 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight blow at exhaust back box

Pass 6 Jul 2007 70,524 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,661 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 PVV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE53 PVV, 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 PVV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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