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DE53 TKC

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,013 mi
Last recorded119,013 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 TKC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 119,013 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 119,013 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 115,643 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 115,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 108,062 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 108,062 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 102,455 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 102,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,963 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 93,963 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M.I.L on

Fail 26 Oct 2012 79,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M.I.L on

Fail 8 Nov 2011 67,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

internal and external damage to near side front[fog lamp insecure,engine cover insecure,radiator mounts bent top and bottom,front crossmember also bent,front bumper crackt,main damage to near side front

Pass 8 Nov 2011 67,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

internal and external damage to near side front[fog lamp insecure,engine cover insecure,radiator mounts bent top and bottom,front crossmember also bent,front bumper crackt,main damage to near side front

Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,823 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,203 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,056 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,349 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 38,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,348 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 TKC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel 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 DE53 TKC, 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 TKC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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