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DU53 KYJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,258 mi
Last recorded97,258 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 KYJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 97,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 84,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing in the middles

fuel tank strap corrosion

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 1 Sep 2016 81,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres wearing in the middles

fuel tank strap corrosion

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,831 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 69,831 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 58,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,082 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 46,081 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,345 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,623 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 31,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 26,166 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,363 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 12,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,176 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 7,737 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 7,684 miles

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

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

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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DU53 KYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU53 KYJ, 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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DU53 KYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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