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AO05 VCE

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,253 mi
Last recorded102,253 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VCE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 102,253 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill corroded by rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill corroded by rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,885 miles

Engine cooling radiator very wet

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to intermediate pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock has play

Pass 12 Aug 2024 97,765 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle suspension arm pin/ bush's worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 96,481 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 96,474 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake performance 18% minimum limit 16%

Pass 16 Aug 2022 93,265 miles

Exhaust rear box is rattling

Oil leak but not excessive

Fail 15 Aug 2022 93,255 miles

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

Exhaust rear box is rattling

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,618 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 89,614 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Nearside front abs wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,253 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,146 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 79,143 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,557 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake force just limit

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 73,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake force just limit

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,618 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)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2017 69,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,071 miles

Front brake discs coroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 68,071 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap coroded broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs coroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,097 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,281 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,232 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,968 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,109 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,600 miles

n/s front wiper blade starting to smear on windowscreen

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,991 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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AO05 VCE is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 59,821 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 AO05 VCE, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO05 VCE is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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