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FP55 CHO

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,124 mi
Last recorded166,124 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 CHO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 166,124 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking area around abs pump and under pump very wet (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe at rear box (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear when working has no down reflector to stop white light showing to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition and inner edge bald

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

Offside Rear fuel tank strap poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both indicator and wiper stalks have slight play at there attachment to the Colum

Pass 3 Oct 2016 153,359 miles

exhaust corroded

stone chip zone B

Front front tyres worn

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 143,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear tyres perishing

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Fail 12 Oct 2015 143,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear tyres perishing

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Fail 12 Oct 2015 143,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear tyres perishing

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Pass 21 Oct 2014 132,419 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)

offside wiper split

Fail 18 Oct 2014 132,419 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

offside wiper split

Pass 24 Oct 2013 121,273 miles

both front tyres wearing on egdes

slight bind from offside front brake

Fail 19 Oct 2013 121,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on egdes

injector blow

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 2 Nov 2012 109,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 98,672 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,884 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2010 88,884 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,587 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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FP55 CHO is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP55 CHO, 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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FP55 CHO is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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