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DK53 EVG

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,306 mi
Last recorded56,306 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 EVG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,306 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 129,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 120,704 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

injector leaking comp

Fail 14 Sep 2016 120,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

injector leaking comp

n/s front wing liner insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,449 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 115,449 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 110,256 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 110,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 91,818 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 91,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 80,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s front tyres are wearing on the edges

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,290 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres are wearing on the edges

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,698 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 48,677 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DK53 EVG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DK53 EVG, 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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What year was DK53 EVG registered?

DK53 EVG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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