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FV05 MHU

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,155 mi
Last recorded172,155 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MHU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 172,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 156,385 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 156,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective operation while side light is on (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 139,458 miles

Eloys additive tank empty

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre low pressure

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

just met minimum smoke reading, repair investigation required

oil leaking from exhaust joints ( turbo weeping )?

slight blue smoke on accelaraition

Fail 13 Sep 2017 139,452 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Eloys additive tank empty

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre low pressure

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

just met minimum smoke reading, repair investigation required

oil leaking from exhaust joints ( turbo weeping )?

slight blue smoke on accelaraition

Pass 23 Jul 2016 135,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jul 2016 135,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement compliance bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

front and rear callipers look seized possible cause of worn pads

Pass 28 Jul 2015 125,616 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 125,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring on CV joint (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear radius arm bearings/pin siezed

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 119,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 109,504 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 100,908 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,843 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Fail 21 Apr 2009 69,684 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,684 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,871 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 56,871 miles

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

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

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

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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FV05 MHU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 FV05 MHU, 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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FV05 MHU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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