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BG05 VWU

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,791 mi
Last recorded71,791 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VWU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 71,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine misfiring at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2022 71,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine misfiring at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,453 miles

road resurfacing debris on tyres, making brakes lock easily in rollers

Pass 17 Jun 2020 64,189 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 64,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to limit, 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 57,155 miles

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 5 May 2017 53,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 53,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/f tyes (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,108 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,070 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 36,070 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,281 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,068 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,637 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,807 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,134 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,410 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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BG05 VWU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BG05 VWU, 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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BG05 VWU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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