2004 Peugeot 206 1.4L Petrol · KR53 GDU
2004 Peugeot 206 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 187,182 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 206
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KR53 GDU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2016
- 187,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Peugeot 206
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
KR53 GDU Mileage History
- 09/03/200752,930 mi
- 09/03/200752,930 mi
- 29/02/200869,806 mi+16,876 mi
- 04/03/200870,065 mi+259 mi
- 20/03/200992,189 mi+22,124 mi
- 28/06/2010109,861 mi+17,672 mi
- 29/06/2010109,861 mi
- 14/06/2011116,660 mi+6,799 mi
- 15/06/2011116,660 mi
- 08/06/2012130,194 mi+13,534 mi
- 08/06/2012130,195 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/2013153,608 mi+23,413 mi
- 02/06/2014163,011 mi+9,403 mi
- 05/06/2014163,017 mi+6 mi
- 10/06/2015174,329 mi+11,312 mi
- 10/06/2015174,331 mi+2 mi
- 13/04/2016187,182 mi+12,851 mi
- 13/04/2016187,182 mi
Average of roughly 14,755 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
KR53 GDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Peugeot 206 (KR53 GDU) between March 2007 and April 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (35 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
Common Problems: PEUGEOT 206
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Electric Power Steering (EPAS) Column Failure(Serious)
The EPAS column is a well-known failure point on the 206. It can fail completely or intermittently, causing heavy or unpredictable steering. This is dangerous at low speeds and a common complaint.
- Head Gasket Failure (1.4/1.6 Petrols)(Serious)
The 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engines are known for head gasket failures, especially on cars that have been overheated or poorly maintained. Symptoms include coolant loss, white exhaust smoke and overheating.
- Central Locking Actuator Failure(Moderate)
The door lock actuators fail regularly on the 206, leaving doors unable to lock or unlock remotely. The driver's door is typically the first to go.
- Rear Beam Axle Corrosion(Moderate)
The rear beam axle can corrode severely on UK cars, particularly in salt-laden coastal areas. Heavy rust can lead to structural weakness and MOT failure.
- Lambda Sensor Failure(Moderate)
The oxygen (lambda) sensor fails regularly, causing poor fuel economy, failed emissions tests and engine management warning lights.
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- Electric Power Steering (EPAS) Column FailureSerious
The EPAS column is a well-known failure point on the 206. It can fail completely or intermittently, causing heavy or unpredictable steering. This is dangerous at low speeds and a common complaint.
- Head Gasket Failure (1.4/1.6 Petrols)Serious
The 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engines are known for head gasket failures, especially on cars that have been overheated or poorly maintained. Symptoms include coolant loss, white exhaust smoke and overheating.
- Central Locking Actuator FailureModerate
The door lock actuators fail regularly on the 206, leaving doors unable to lock or unlock remotely. The driver's door is typically the first to go.
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