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EK55 XHW

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,822 mi
Last recorded85,822 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XHW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 85,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2024 85,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 85,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 85,647 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 84,013 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 84,013 miles

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 25 May 2017 80,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside number plate cover missing.

Pass 26 May 2016 76,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on edges

slight play nearside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 26 May 2016 76,210 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on edges

slight play nearside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 28 May 2015 70,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2015 70,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 54,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s windscreen wash poor

rear silencer coroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,529 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s windscreen wash poor

rear silencer coroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,012 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,522 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 41,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,522 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,516 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 30,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,015 miles

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

Offside Front 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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EK55 XHW is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EK55 XHW, 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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EK55 XHW is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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