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L5 APE

2006 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,830 mi
Last recorded54,830 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 APE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 54,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 54,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside & Offside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside & Offside (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 52,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 52,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 50,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 47,845 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 47,845 miles

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))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 46,112 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (nearside offside) (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 46,112 miles

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced mixed with stop light as well (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (nearside offside) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 42,529 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 39,542 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 39,542 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 36,881 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 36,881 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 33,778 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 31,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,790 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2015 27,429 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,025 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 22,997 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 May 2012 21,411 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2011 19,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 18,130 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 18,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 15,784 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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L5 APE is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L5 APE, 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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What year was L5 APE registered?

L5 APE is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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