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DK55 GCX

2006 Peugeot Elystar

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,455 mi
Last recorded24,455 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Peugeot Elystar11,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 GCX
MakePeugeot
ModelElystar
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 24,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 24,434 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 21,964 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 16,921 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 32,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

number plate is slightly deteriorated

rear brake has permisible travel at lever, may need adjustment or repair to braking system.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,991 miles

front brake leaver has limited reserve travel

Fail 31 Mar 2012 14,988 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,882 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 9,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Peugeot Elystar?

Based on 3,599 MOT tests across 647 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
973
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 115
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 109
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 99
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 45
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DK55 GCX is a 2006 Peugeot Elystar in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot Elystar models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 11,420 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 Elystar fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK55 GCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Elystar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Peugeot Elystar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK55 GCX registered?

DK55 GCX is a 2006 Peugeot Elystar, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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