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FA06 VLW

2006 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 VLW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2021 98,710 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2020 86,477 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Fail 30 Aug 2020 86,477 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,856 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 77,856 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,119 miles

wear in rear axle bushes

wear in steering system

Fail 14 Aug 2018 74,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

wear in rear axle bushes

wear in steering system

Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,613 miles

slight wear in steering system

Fail 9 Aug 2017 70,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear in steering system

Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 65,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,790 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2015 56,790 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 22 May 2014 46,554 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 46,554 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 38,405 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 30,478 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorating slightly but not blowing.

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,310 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,952 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,282 miles

slight play in offside steering rack joint

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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FA06 VLW is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 FA06 VLW, 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 FA06 VLW registered?

FA06 VLW is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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