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EK53 UPM

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,665 mi
Last recorded117,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 UPM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 117,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 117,664 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Noise from o/s/r wheel when rotating wheel

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 110,887 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 110,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 104,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 99,356 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 92,312 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 92,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,792 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 85,792 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both sides, Aim image incorrect, (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,089 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 78,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,806 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,186 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,509 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,739 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,111 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,406 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,823 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,168 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,036 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,537 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 UPM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UPM, 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 UPM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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