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FY55 XAP

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,553 mi
Last recorded112,553 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XAP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 112,553 miles

front top mounts slightly worn

rear radius arm bearings slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2022 110,925 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 108,408 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 108,408 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACK BOX CLAMP BROKEN (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,685 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 99,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,243 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2017 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,174 miles

slight play n\s\f inner rack

Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,779 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 53,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,643 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,929 miles

heavey advise n/s track rod end

Fail 10 Mar 2010 43,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust corrosion

slight play in n/s/f trackrod end

slight play in rack

Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,251 miles

exhaust corrosion

slight play in n/s/f trackrod end

slight play in rack

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,563 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)

slight play in front steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,536 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 38,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XAP is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XAP, 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 FY55 XAP registered?

FY55 XAP is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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