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DV03 RVK

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,686 mi
Last recorded125,686 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 RVK
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 125,686 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 125,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 113,401 miles

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

handbrake travel but brake effort up

Pass 2 Feb 2011 102,319 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 87,571 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 87,571 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,616 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 71,616 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 55,448 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 55,448 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,955 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 43,955 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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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DV03 RVK is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DV03 RVK, 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 DV03 RVK registered?

DV03 RVK is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DV03 RVK safe to buy?

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