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DY53 MVX

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,828 mi
Last recorded111,828 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 MVX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,828 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,426 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 97,426 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 84,249 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 84,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 67,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,819 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,256 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 62,256 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,022 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,285 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,415 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 31,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

engine warning light on

service indicator light flashing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,021 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

engine warning light on

service indicator light flashing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,121 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,724 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,724 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,599 miles

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

n/s front tyre on 2.5mm

o/s front tyre on 3mm

rear child seat not refitted after seat belt check

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 MVX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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