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FV05 SYJ

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,240 mi
Last recorded96,240 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 SYJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 96,240 miles

nearside fornt tyre close to legal limit

offside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 1 Aug 2014 96,226 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

nearside fornt tyre close to legal limit

offside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak

travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,851 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 79,901 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 79,901 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 66,516 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 66,516 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,029 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,803 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 41,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 41,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 SYJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SYJ, 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 FV05 SYJ registered?

FV05 SYJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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