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DY53 VTM

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,907 mi
Last recorded99,907 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 VTM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 99,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Fail 28 Feb 2017 99,903 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Fail 22 Feb 2016 94,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust front and rear corroded

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Fail 10 Mar 2015 90,347 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust centre and rear corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside front suspension arm rear bush slight deteriation

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,347 miles

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust centre and rear corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside front suspension arm rear bush slight deteriation

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,109 miles

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside front tyre slight wear on outter edge

slight corrosion on offside front inner wing brake pipe

Fail 19 Mar 2014 86,106 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside front tyre slight wear on outter edge

slight corrosion on offside front inner wing brake pipe

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,303 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

slight wear on front brake discs

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 78,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front coil springs corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,807 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight cracks in walls and tread

slight corrosion on fuel tank strap

Fail 15 Feb 2012 69,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres have slight cracks in walls and tread

slight corrosion on fuel tank strap

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,965 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coolant radiator leaking

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,908 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,340 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 37,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,234 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,087 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 VTM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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