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FY55 SWW

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,177 mi
Last recorded139,177 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 SWW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2020 139,177 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn radius arm/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 118,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2019 118,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake fluid covering the front sub frame. possible leak or spill

Pass 24 May 2018 98,451 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 24 May 2018 98,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box clamp incorrectly seated (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 16 May 2017 76,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,382 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,206 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,671 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,682 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,283 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,781 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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FY55 SWW is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY55 SWW, 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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FY55 SWW is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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