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EA05 SZE

2005 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,311 mi
Last recorded117,311 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 SZE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 117,311 miles

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

Offside water pump leak

Pass 9 Oct 2025 117,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 117,243 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 115,486 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 115,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 115,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 3 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 3 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 3 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 3 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 109,770 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 109,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,105 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear selector input shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ( cv boot has a pin hole & is starting to lightly seep grease ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the outer portion of the tyre ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 86,296 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ( Inner sidewall & tread area of the tyre ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ( cv boot has a pin hole & is starting to lightly seep grease ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the outer portion of the tyre ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 83,092 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 83,090 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 79,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,462 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 61,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,348 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 50,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,779 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2010 36,982 miles

advise off side rear brake pad very close to limit

Pass 14 May 2009 30,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 24,713 miles

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

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 SZE is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA05 SZE, 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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EA05 SZE is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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