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FN05 VPX

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,843 mi
Last recorded104,843 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 VPX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 104,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 102,760 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside of vehicle badly damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres cracked and split

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 102,759 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside of vehicle badly damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Rear tyres cracked and split

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front and rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Aug 2016 96,809 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front and rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,218 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 89,116 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,082 miles

front passenger's seat fore and aft adjustment not working as intended.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 79,058 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

rear brake pads wearing thin.

front passenger's seat fore and aft adjustment not working as intended.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 74,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 74,313 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,738 miles

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

exhaust slightly insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2012 70,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,937 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

Fail 2 Feb 2011 56,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

Fail 23 Jan 2010 46,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 46,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,331 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,233 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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FN05 VPX is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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