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BT55 VMX

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,376 mi
Last recorded86,376 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VMX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,376 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 86,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,635 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 80,635 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,361 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2018 73,358 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,065 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,802 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 66,802 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,141 miles

slight play in both steering rack end joints - n/s is worse

Fail 9 Mar 2015 64,141 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in both steering rack end joints - n/s is worse

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,440 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

cut to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

damage to n/s & o/s front wings

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,341 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,341 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,987 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,899 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,114 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,026 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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BT55 VMX is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT55 VMX, 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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BT55 VMX is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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