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EJ56 KOW

2006 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,390 mi
Last recorded123,390 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KOW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 123,390 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 116,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 110,021 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2023 109,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Nov 2022 103,295 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 99,137 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2021 99,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,596 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft cv boot is deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2019 96,383 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2019 96,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,757 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,361 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,241 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,241 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,962 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 63,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 23,313 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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EJ56 KOW is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,795 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 EJ56 KOW, 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 20 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ56 KOW is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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