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E494 FPG

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,033 mi
Last recorded60,033 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE494 FPG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 60,033 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 57,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 57,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 53,358 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 53,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 51,252 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 51,252 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 48,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,677 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 41,871 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 41,870 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,557 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,658 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,370 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,437 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,444 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,459 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,229 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,476 miles

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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E494 FPG is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E494 FPG, 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 E494 FPG registered?

E494 FPG is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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