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FE05 VBN

2005 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,272 mi
Last recorded110,272 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VBN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 110,272 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 110,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 106,107 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 92,788 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 92,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,931 miles

air bag,engine management light on+engine stalling when cold

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 80,931 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

air bag,engine management light on+engine stalling when cold

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,338 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Sep 2011 77,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2010 50,578 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 50,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,205 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,133 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,104 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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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FE05 VBN is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FE05 VBN, 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 FE05 VBN registered?

FE05 VBN is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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