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BV55 GPF

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

65,812 mi
Last recorded65,812 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 GPF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 65,812 miles

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot seeping grease around fixings

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill + small hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 65,812 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot seeping grease around fixings

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill + small hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 60,742 miles

Offside Front 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))

petrol..tank..strap..corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 60,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

petrol..tank..strap..corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 59,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 57,073 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 54,292 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 54,288 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,378 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 49,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around plastic clips (1.1.11 (c))

o/s headlight loose

panels around o/s headlamp damaged and loose

Fail 12 Dec 2019 49,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around plastic clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

o/s headlight loose

panels around o/s headlamp damaged and loose

Pass 15 Dec 2018 46,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 46,841 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 43,893 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 43,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 40,684 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,167 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 37,167 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 32,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 32,841 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 31,283 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 31,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 29,605 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 24,485 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 24,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,745 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 19,745 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 9,921 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 8,876 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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BV55 GPF is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BV55 GPF, 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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BV55 GPF is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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