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FM55 LUA

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,727 mi
Last recorded173,727 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LUA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 173,727 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 173,721 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases B/box join (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both to dull to retrieve aim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 149,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2025 149,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 124,621 miles

Coolant leak from a hose at rear of engine ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2024 124,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from a hose at rear of engine ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2023 98,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,408 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 95,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,398 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 76,158 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing all rear (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,582 miles

car has accident damage to bonnet

Fail 7 Jul 2017 48,357 miles

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

car has accident damage to bonnet

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,924 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,741 miles

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

Rear tailpipe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,248 miles

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

fuel tank strap corr0ded

rear ex box corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 34,624 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 34,619 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,298 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 27,370 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,475 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,149 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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FM55 LUA is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FM55 LUA, 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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FM55 LUA is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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