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BK55 GRU

2005 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,091 mi
Last recorded116,091 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 GRU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2021 116,091 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,017 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 106,257 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 106,256 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 104,481 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 104,481 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 101,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,249 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 97,249 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,141 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 84,141 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,016 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,596 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,596 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 62,011 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 54,578 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 54,578 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 45,557 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,386 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 38,386 miles

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

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

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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BK55 GRU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BK55 GRU, 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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What year was BK55 GRU registered?

BK55 GRU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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