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DV53 YRO

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,670 mi
Last recorded105,670 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 YRO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 105,670 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 105,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,544 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 98,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,752 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

off side wheel trim plastic 2 nutd missing near side one missing near side rear one missing can not check under neth.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 93,750 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

off side wheel trim plastic 2 nutd missing near side one missing near side rear one missing can not check under neth.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,433 miles

Back exhaust box corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 89,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Back exhaust box corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,075 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 17 Jan 2013 86,056 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,673 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 80,630 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,406 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,809 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,818 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 56,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,712 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 41,975 miles

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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DV53 YRO is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DV53 YRO, 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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DV53 YRO is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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