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FN05 VAM

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,971 mi
Last recorded101,971 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 VAM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 101,971 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 101,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 98,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 98,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

The rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 93,748 miles

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

The rear exhaust silencer pipe corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2018 93,748 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

The rear axle torsion bar corroded.

The rear silencer exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 88,232 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Fail 11 Dec 2017 88,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 83,152 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Slight play in nearside and offside front inner steering joint.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,657 miles

Both Rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2014 71,048 miles

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight wear and deterioration to both rear tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 71,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The fuel tank support strap corroded.

The nearside front tyre starting to wear low on the inner and outer tyre edges.

The offside front tyre showing signs of wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The offside front brake disc inner surface very poor condition.

The offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 58,222 miles

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

The exhaust rear silencer assembly is showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,222 miles

The exhaust rear silencer assembly is showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,966 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,012 miles

One rear number plate not working.

The offside front brake disc showing signs of wear on inner face.

The rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,478 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,437 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 33,435 miles

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

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

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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FN05 VAM is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FN05 VAM, 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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FN05 VAM is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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