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EY55 WXL

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,798 mi
Last recorded92,798 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 WXL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 92,798 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 92,798 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 88,625 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 83,508 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,799 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 76,799 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 74,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,271 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 64,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,051 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,546 miles

front discs corroding

rear discs corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,457 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,949 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Feb 2015 44,945 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

battery loose

Pass 30 Jan 2014 40,162 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 40,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,872 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine oil on the min mark

Fail 10 Mar 2009 18,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine oil on the min mark

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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EY55 WXL is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY55 WXL, 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 EY55 WXL registered?

EY55 WXL is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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