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PEUGEOT 2062005 · 1.6L PETROL

ML05 ABV

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Free vehicle summary for ML05 ABV: 2005 PEUGEOT 206 (SILVER, PETROL). Mileage: 67,424. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 05/01/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/02/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1587cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful test on January 6, 2026, 67,424 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently passed its inspections despite immediate failures in previous years. The January 2025 and 2026 failures showed no recorded defects upon passing, suggesting administrative errors or minor presentation issues that were rectified instantly rather than indicating deep-seated mechanical degradation. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. Between the 2024 test at 65,177 miles and the January 2025 test at 66,346 miles, the car covered only 1,169 miles in nearly eleven months. This pattern indicates the vehicle likely sits for long periods, which can reduce wear on the drivetrain but often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and seized brake calipers that do not always manifest through mileage alone. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension sills, as older Peugeot 206 models are prone to corrosion in the rear arches and mounting points. Given the low usage, check for flat spots on the tyres and surface rust on the brake discs resulting from inactivity. You should also inspect the suspension bushes and boots for cracking or tearing, ensuring that the lack of frequent movement has not caused the rubber elements to dry out over the two decades.

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65
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/22/2026, 4:39:31 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful test on January 6, 2026, 67,424 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently passed its inspections despite immediate failures in previous years. The January 2025 and 2026 failures showed no recorded defects upon passing, suggesting administrative errors or minor presentation issues that were rectified instantly rather than indicating deep-seated mechanical degradation. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. Between the 2024 test at 65,177 miles and the January 2025 test at 66,346 miles, the car covered only 1,169 miles in nearly eleven months. This pattern indicates the vehicle likely sits for long periods, which can reduce wear on the drivetrain but often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and seized brake calipers that do not always manifest through mileage alone. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension sills, as older Peugeot 206 models are prone to corrosion in the rear arches and mounting points. Given the low usage, check for flat spots on the tyres and surface rust on the brake discs resulting from inactivity. You should also inspect the suspension bushes and boots for cracking or tearing, ensuring that the lack of frequent movement has not caused the rubber elements to dry out over the two decades.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Peugeot 206 (ML05 ABV) from 2005 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2024 and January 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 40 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.

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