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AJ56 NKU

2006 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,194 mi
Last recorded58,194 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 NKU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2026 58,194 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke, oil dripping out of tail pipe (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Evidence of fuel injector(S) leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Also boot slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Rear Torsion bar and suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2025 56,720 miles

Chassis showing corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 56,682 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Chassis showing corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 55,310 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 55,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,713 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 52,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,221 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 51,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 49,369 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 49,369 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 48,423 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,158 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s steering rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,166 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,410 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,931 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 32,953 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 32,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 28,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,626 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,184 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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AJ56 NKU is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,795 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 AJ56 NKU, 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 20 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ56 NKU is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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