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EK53 NVL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,475 mi
Last recorded181,475 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 NVL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 181,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 174,877 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 156,451 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 155,526 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 143,090 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 143,090 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front inner brake pads appear worn

Fail 2 Jul 2013 126,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front inner brake pads appear worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 109,154 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 109,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 90,626 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

indicator switch feels weak

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 May 2010 75,152 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 66,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,562 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 42,700 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,700 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,036 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 39,036 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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 NVL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK53 NVL, 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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What year was EK53 NVL registered?

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

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