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EK53 VSL

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

211,081 mi
Last recorded211,081 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VSL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 211,081 miles

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

Front subframe mountings corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 207,232 miles

Inner brake light lamp has 1 bulb not working

Nearside tie rod very slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2018 198,609 miles

Nearside inner tie rod very slight play

Rear bumper slight damage

Fail 6 Sep 2018 198,609 miles

Nearside inner tie rod very slight play

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper slight damage

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 190,879 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 190,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 183,171 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 173,533 miles

Offside Front fog lamp loose

Offside repeater light slight of colour

Pass 11 Sep 2014 163,734 miles

both repeter lamps slight of colour

Pass 5 Sep 2013 152,875 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 142,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 131,513 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 120,045 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 105,449 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 88,354 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,496 miles

exhaust backbox slightly corroded

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate, still visible

Pass 5 Sep 2006 56,465 miles

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)

front pads look low recomend remove wheels to check

o/s/f ball joint cover split

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 VSL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

EK53 VSL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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