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KX56 VGJ

2006 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,236 mi
Last recorded125,236 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 VGJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 125,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 125,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 106,981 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight leak on no1 injector

Fail 19 Dec 2024 106,981 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

slight leak on no1 injector

Pass 31 Dec 2023 90,217 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 77,380 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 61,880 miles

Offside Rear fuel tank strap heavily corroded would advise replacing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 61,880 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers not clearing effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fuel tank strap heavily corroded would advise replacing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank band very heavily corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 59,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank band very heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,198 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 55,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,969 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,297 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,899 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 42,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 82t goodyear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,703 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 40,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 33,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,913 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 31,912 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,897 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,285 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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KX56 VGJ is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 KX56 VGJ, 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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KX56 VGJ is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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