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FP55 MWL

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,006 mi
Last recorded182,006 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 MWL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 182,006 miles

Front tyres on limit

Offside Front ball joint play

oil leak

rear axle and suspension components corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2019 173,361 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 173,361 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 153,015 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 153,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 140,303 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2017 140,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 131,619 miles

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

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

fuel tank strap very rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2015 116,749 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 109,522 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 109,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,692 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 102,692 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 92,681 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Nov 2010 73,148 miles

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

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

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

undertray broken

Pass 6 Nov 2010 73,148 miles

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

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

undertray broken

Pass 14 Nov 2009 52,183 miles

under tray is broken

Fail 22 Nov 2008 37,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 37,507 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 MWL is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MWL, 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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What year was FP55 MWL registered?

FP55 MWL is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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