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EA55 GKL

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

120,854 mi
Last recorded120,854 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 GKL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 120,854 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 120,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 115,199 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 115,189 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,065 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 108,194 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 106,709 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 104,752 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 104,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,691 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 102,462 miles

Fuel system component leaking Tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,510 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 97,510 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,594 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 85,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,045 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 80,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front discs badly worn

o/s/r brakes slight bind

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,344 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 74,271 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,977 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 62,894 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,055 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 51,055 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 48,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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EA55 GKL is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EA55 GKL, 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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EA55 GKL is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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