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EK53 RKV

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,091 mi
Last recorded101,091 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 RKV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 101,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 101,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 93,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 88,669 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 85,745 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 85,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 80,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside front tyre wearing on edges and nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2019 71,721 miles

Front nearside and offside tyre treads starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,121 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 70,121 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 69,044 miles

Oil leak bad ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 69,044 miles

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

Oil leak bad ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,532 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 68,532 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,939 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,040 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 57,033 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,497 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,810 miles

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)

rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 6 Sep 2010 43,842 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,842 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,713 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 38,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 35,893 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,138 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,354 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 RKV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 RKV, 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 RKV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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