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FY05 VRU

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,711 mi
Last recorded109,711 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VRU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 109,711 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 109,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 105,680 miles

Left washer jet blocked

Slight wear in offside front lower arm bushing

Slight wear in offside front lower ball joint (shown on shakers)

fuel tank strap a little corroded

rear brake hose ferrules a little corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 105,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Left washer jet blocked

Slight wear in offside front lower arm bushing

Slight wear in offside front lower ball joint (shown on shakers)

fuel tank strap a little corroded

rear brake hose ferrules a little corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,067 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 99,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,521 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 92,480 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak sump corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,418 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 78,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,233 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 72,209 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,563 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 64,562 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,997 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,225 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 49,224 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,492 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 VRU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY05 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

FY05 VRU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 VRU safe to buy?

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