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EA05 EXC

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,341 mi
Last recorded95,341 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EXC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 95,341 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 95,341 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 92,631 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,362 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,654 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 81,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,421 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,891 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 73,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,231 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 68,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,828 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 62,828 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,840 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 54,877 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,134 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 51,134 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,320 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,533 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 47,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,900 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,711 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2008 24,508 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,508 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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EA05 EXC is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EA05 EXC, 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 EA05 EXC registered?

EA05 EXC is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 EXC shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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