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FV05 XXZ

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,221 mi
Last recorded99,221 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 XXZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 99,221 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,197 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer jet

Pass 16 Aug 2023 89,616 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,020 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 89,012 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,054 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 87,054 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jul 2020 86,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,969 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 82,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,333 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable play in steering rack inner joints (2.2.C.1d)

fuel filler neck pipe wet

Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,174 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 62,344 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,296 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,426 miles

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

front pads low and discs worn

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

outer walls cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyre side walls pereshed but ok

Fail 8 Jul 2011 32,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyre side walls pereshed but ok

Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slighty worn

Fail 22 Jul 2010 24,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slighty worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,232 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,261 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)

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 XXZ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

FV05 XXZ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 XXZ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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