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EA53 VKP

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,961 mi
Last recorded99,961 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VKP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,961 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER OUTER RUBBER COVERS PERISHED

DRIVER DOOR BODY DAMAGE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 99,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

DRIVER DOOR BODY DAMAGE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER OUTER RUBBER COVERS PERISHED

OFFSIDE OUTER BODY DAMAGED

Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,765 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,712 miles

Offside front headlamp unit has been replaced aim pattern and level is ok, but manual adjuster on rear of unit still does not function

Fail 26 Jul 2014 93,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 Jul 2013 90,518 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 79,669 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 79,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,565 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 74,565 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,317 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 67,317 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 62,229 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,229 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,101 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 47,426 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 VKP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VKP, 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 VKP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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