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FG55 DXU

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,835 mi
Last recorded97,835 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 DXU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 97,835 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Off side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 97,831 miles

Emissions not tested Engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Off side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 97,176 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating Off side rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 93,621 miles

coil spring corroded Both front coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 93,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both front coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 89,704 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 89,694 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported All system corroded, broken (7.1.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,035 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak engine

Fail 21 Jul 2015 87,029 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak engine

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,454 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak engine

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 79,180 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 70,262 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,929 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,975 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,279 miles

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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FG55 DXU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG55 DXU, 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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FG55 DXU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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