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DY53 VNJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,538 mi
Last recorded104,538 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 104,538 miles

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

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 98,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing sounds a little dry

Fail 12 Sep 2016 98,645 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing sounds a little dry

Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,519 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 90,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,721 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,551 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,417 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 44,417 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

front brake discs lipped

slight blowing of exhaust fumes from down pipe.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,238 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 39,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r door check strap broken

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,752 miles

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

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

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 28 Sep 2007 27,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,304 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 20,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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 VNJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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