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EX55 WXU

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,875 mi
Last recorded56,875 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 WXU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 56,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 56,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,348 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,951 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,448 miles

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

alternator belt deteriorated

both front fog light missing

offside rear tyre slightly worn at inside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 43,448 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

alternator belt deteriorated

both front fog light missing

offside rear tyre slightly worn at inside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,966 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 32,321 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,321 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 27,803 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,669 miles

ns inner cv gator split/insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,907 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 14,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag illuminated that indicated fault in an air bag systems

Pass 26 Jan 2008 14,553 miles

air bag illuminated that indicated fault in an air bag systems

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 WXU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX55 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

EX55 WXU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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