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GK56 VLR

2006 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,595 mi
Last recorded96,595 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 VLR
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 96,595 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 96,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,363 miles

Front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Long handbrake lever travel

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight freeplay in nearside of steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2024 95,432 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brakes binding slightly

Slight freeplay detected in nearside of steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,588 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,722 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 91,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,112 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 90,112 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,671 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 88,671 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,955 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,555 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine front crank/cam seal area ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 82,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak engine front crank/cam seal area ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,461 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 61,206 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,431 miles

Back box exhaust outer casing corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,947 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,794 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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GK56 VLR is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GK56 VLR, 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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GK56 VLR is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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