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DN05 VUC

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

121,151 mi
Last recorded121,151 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 VUC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 121,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 121,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 117,894 miles

exhaust corroded

nsf corner damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2024 117,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

nsf corner damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2023 108,486 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 102,990 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 102,990 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,075 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle and mountings corroded.

Fail 25 Nov 2021 87,927 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle and mountings corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,154 miles

Central Rear Lower rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,221 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 77,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake ferrule corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 75,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake ferrule corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,431 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,431 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,818 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 67,970 miles

Fuel tank support strap showing signs of corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,970 miles

Fuel tank support strap showing signs of corrosion

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 7 Jul 2014 64,526 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,182 miles

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

wipers smear but do clear liquid.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 62,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front wipers starting to smear but not to excess at present

Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,069 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front discs worn but not to excess at present

front wipers starting to smear but not to excess at present

Fail 18 Jul 2012 59,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,838 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,769 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,535 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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DN05 VUC is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black 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 DN05 VUC, 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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DN05 VUC is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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