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FY05 VRM

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,981 mi
Last recorded115,981 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VRM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 115,981 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 115,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 110,877 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,273 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 99,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,500 miles

all tyres are perished

front brake discs are rusty

steering rack is damp

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,828 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,937 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 90,937 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,360 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 90,357 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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside 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)

petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,207 miles

Front oil leak from engine area.

engine drive belt starting to split.

fuel tank support strap weak/corroding.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 84,207 miles

Front oil leak from engine area.

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

engine drive belt starting to split.

fuel tank support strap weak/corroding.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,754 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)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,754 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,803 miles

slight play in osf steering tie rod inner joint

Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,355 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,565 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 44,565 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,789 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,092 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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FY05 VRM is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FY05 VRM, 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 FY05 VRM registered?

FY05 VRM is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is FY05 VRM safe to buy?

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