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EX56 ZBL

2006 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,779 mi
Last recorded131,779 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 ZBL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 131,779 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 127,506 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 127,497 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 125,346 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 123,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 122,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,744 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 116,674 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 116,674 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 112,487 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 112,487 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,299 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 103,538 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2014 98,109 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,998 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,744 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,528 miles

front discs worn

Fail 4 Apr 2011 69,513 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,388 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,938 miles

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

rear wiper spilt

slight damage to near side front tyre

undertrays fitterd time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2009 45,938 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper spilt

slight damage to near side front tyre

undertrays fitterd time of test

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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EX56 ZBL is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in Red 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 EX56 ZBL, 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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What year was EX56 ZBL registered?

EX56 ZBL is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is EX56 ZBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 ZBL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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