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EA53 VKN

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,660 mi
Last recorded87,660 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VKN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 87,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

condensation nearside front headlight

engine management light on

Fail 17 Jan 2017 87,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

condensation nearside front headlight

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,414 miles

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

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,054 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 72,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 67,362 miles

air bag light on

cut in offside rear tyre outer wall

nearside front wishbone bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside wing repeaters faded

slight play if nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

Fail 10 Dec 2011 67,362 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on

cut in offside rear tyre outer wall

nearside front wishbone bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside wing repeaters faded

slight play if nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,437 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 63,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,012 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 53,010 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,992 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

side repeaters discoloured

Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,537 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall

Fail 9 Nov 2007 27,537 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 15 Nov 2006 18,123 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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EA53 VKN is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA53 VKN, 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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EA53 VKN is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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