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EA03 VXV

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,182 mi
Last recorded98,182 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VXV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 98,182 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 95,299 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,394 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 83,354 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 83,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

o\s\f+n\s\f+o\s\r tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,478 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 78,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front road springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2013 69,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 63,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 63,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,527 miles

front exhaust becoming weak

some windscreen marks,outside of zone A

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,146 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,724 miles

slight leak from rear exhaust join

wiperblades starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2007 32,044 miles

001 rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2006 25,054 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on outer edges

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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EA03 VXV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA03 VXV, 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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EA03 VXV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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