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LA55 EMX

2006 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,326 mi
Last recorded107,326 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 EMX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 107,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe rear joint/flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2026 107,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe rear joint/flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 88,336 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 88,336 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb missing bulb holder not fitted in headlamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 83,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 79,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 77,859 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 74,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,281 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 71,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.50 (lowest reading 1.65) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

slight interaction across both rear light clusters

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,355 miles

Slight movement in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,943 miles

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

slight bind by hand from nearside rear wheel

wipers poor but clears screen ok

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,798 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,001 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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)

rear exhaust bracket corroded system still supported

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,173 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket repaired

Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,547 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 43,469 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,493 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE INSIDE BRAKE PADS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 37,493 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE INSIDE BRAKE PADS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

secured insecure n/s/r ABS sensor lead.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,223 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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LA55 EMX 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 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 LA55 EMX, 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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LA55 EMX is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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