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DY53 VNC

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,616 mi
Last recorded142,616 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 VNC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 142,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes covered in undersealant.

nearside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated.

vehicle has slight underbody surface rust.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 139,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 139,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 123,857 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 111,800 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Fail 18 Aug 2009 95,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 95,771 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 79,134 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 62,118 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 62,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,307 miles

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

rear number plate separating

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 VNC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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