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FX55 VGL

2006 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

247,956 mi
Last recorded247,956 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 VGL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 247,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 247,956 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 246,592 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 245,384 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 243,401 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 240,967 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 238,497 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 236,068 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 234,398 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 214,616 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both steering arms

Fail 17 Jan 2013 214,616 miles

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

Front brake discs pitting/corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Slight play in both steering arms

Pass 2 Feb 2012 190,670 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 190,668 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check/test o/s/rear wheel bearing due to brake binding.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 158,103 miles

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

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

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

front bumper grille adrift

Pass 11 Jan 2011 158,103 miles

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

front bumper grille adrift

Pass 19 Jan 2010 119,536 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 83,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has slight tear not showing chords

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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FX55 VGL is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX55 VGL, 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 20 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX55 VGL registered?

FX55 VGL is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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