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BV05 XPL

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,526 mi
Last recorded101,526 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XPL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 101,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratch on screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat bolts missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,329 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,567 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 88,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre size is different to front tyre size

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres different size to front tyres

middle exhaust bracket missing but exhaust supported ok

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,332 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wipers smearing

Fail 29 Jul 2016 77,332 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wipers smearing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,275 miles

Exhaust centre section mounting missing. However, exhaust is still adequately supported.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre section mounting missing. However, exhaust is still adequately supported.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,369 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,946 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

windscreen has light scratching

Fail 20 Jun 2011 47,587 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

windscreen has light scratching

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,436 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 41,436 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,439 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,281 miles

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

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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BV05 XPL is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol 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 BV05 XPL, 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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BV05 XPL is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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