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BG55 VGL

2005 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,164 mi
Last recorded143,164 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VGL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2018 143,164 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Driver's door hinge missing check strap (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 131,812 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 131,809 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 118,334 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 103,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

os sill damaged at seam

Fail 15 May 2014 91,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

os sill damaged at seam

Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside sill damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 75,187 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 67,330 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s/f door noted

n/s/f disc worn/corroded

slight olay in o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,330 miles

slight olay in o/s steering rack

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

damage to n/s/f door noted

n/s/f disc worn/corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 53,970 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,351 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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BG55 VGL is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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