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DK53 GHV

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,282 mi
Last recorded104,282 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 GHV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,282 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2019 104,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,941 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi from by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 93,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Sensor ring snapped (3.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi from by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 88,667 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 80,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear slight brake bind

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,382 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear slight brake bind

Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,710 miles

offside rear brake disc inner surface coroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 70,710 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc inner surface coroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,059 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 62,059 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,078 miles

airbag light on

corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,618 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 42,618 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,674 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,500 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 33,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,364 miles

advise front number plate slightly damaged

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 GHV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GHV, 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 GHV registered?

DK53 GHV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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