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EK53 BKU

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,755 mi
Last recorded148,755 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BKU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 148,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 148,703 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 137,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

auxiliary belt worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2017 137,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

auxiliary belt worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 123,949 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smooth on inner shoulder edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade arm mount worn causing rubber blade to come adrift but still clearing screen effectively

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 118,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded three pipes at rear load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

items moved from drivers view of the road before testing

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 28 Aug 2012 91,554 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 91,551 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,347 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 80,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,740 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,490 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 62,479 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,671 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,560 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,097 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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EK53 BKU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EK53 BKU, 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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EK53 BKU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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