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DY53 FVM

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,368 mi
Last recorded85,368 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FVM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,368 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 85,341 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 71,467 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,305 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,032 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 62,030 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 60,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,505 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 55,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 53,098 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,226 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 49,226 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,610 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,563 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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DY53 FVM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol 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 DY53 FVM, 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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DY53 FVM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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