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BG55 VAM

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,157 mi
Last recorded62,157 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VAM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 62,157 miles

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 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 61,361 miles

Coolant leak radiator

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 61,346 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint pin into lower hub worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 58,912 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 58,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,626 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in the inner rack joint

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,182 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 55,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 53,699 miles

reverse lamps not working

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,186 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 51,186 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded to excess (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,760 miles

Fuel tank strap heavily corroded

Nearside main beam bulb is not seated correctly

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,769 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,463 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 43,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,992 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,649 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 34,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,804 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 28,804 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,424 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,921 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,108 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,112 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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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BG55 VAM is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BG55 VAM, 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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BG55 VAM is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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