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EX55 AEL

2005 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,509 mi
Last recorded67,509 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 AEL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 67,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 67,509 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 66,482 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet is blocked

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,800 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 65,800 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 64,700 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 64,700 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 62,932 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury tailgate handle slightly loose on mountings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,929 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,849 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,062 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,961 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 53,146 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 51,456 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 51,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,930 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,855 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 44,261 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,261 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,580 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 28,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EX55 AEL is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 EX55 AEL, 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 EX55 AEL registered?

EX55 AEL is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 AEL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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