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Peugeot 206

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,398 cc

L5 APEMOT history

L5 APE is a black diesel Peugeot 206 first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

L5 APE black Peugeot 206 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Peugeot 206, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
54,830 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 APE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
206
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 APE was last recorded at 54,830 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,822 miles · 30 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,830 miles
  • 2025 – 52,485 miles
  • 2024 – 50,499 miles
  • 2023 – 47,845 miles
  • 2022 – 46,112 miles
  • 2021 – 42,529 miles
  • 2020 – 39,542 miles
  • 2019 – 36,881 miles
  • 2018 – 33,778 miles
  • 2017 – 31,908 miles
  • 2016 – 29,790 miles
  • 2015 – 27,429 miles
  • 2014 – 25,025 miles
  • 2013 – 22,997 miles
  • 2012 – 21,411 miles
  • 2011 – 19,796 miles
  • 2010 – 18,130 miles
  • 2009 – 15,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,830 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,830 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    54,830 miles
    Test number
    976685150557
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail54,822 miles (+2,337)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,822 miles
    Test number
    826522424595
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside & Offside (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside & Offside (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass52,485 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    52,485 miles
    Test number
    277054757255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail52,485 miles (+1,986)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,485 miles
    Test number
    831392203188
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass50,499 miles (+2,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    50,499 miles
    Test number
    213077295370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    47,845 miles
    Test number
    277756684682
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail47,845 miles (+1,733)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,845 miles
    Test number
    178423549155
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    46,112 miles
    Test number
    746528027171
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (nearside offside) (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail46,112 miles (+3,583)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,112 miles
    Test number
    448772097273
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator light intensity significantly reduced mixed with stop light as well (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (nearside offside) (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass42,529 miles (+2,987)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    42,529 miles
    Test number
    748726409182
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass39,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    39,542 miles
    Test number
    488528642795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,542 miles (+2,661)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,542 miles
    Test number
    748378818411
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  13. Pass36,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,881 miles
    Test number
    266064805568
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail36,881 miles (+3,103)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,881 miles
    Test number
    253269333262
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass33,778 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,778 miles
    Test number
    670311000316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,908 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,908 miles
    Test number
    405503504428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,790 miles (+2,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,790 miles
    Test number
    254922177016
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass27,429 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,429 miles
    Test number
    265408945498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,025 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,025 miles
    Test number
    629480654107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,997 miles (+1,586)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,997 miles
    Test number
    965481053104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  21. Pass21,411 miles (+1,615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,411 miles
    Test number
    889587842186
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass19,796 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,796 miles
    Test number
    327428441191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,130 miles
    Test number
    300219630121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,130 miles (+2,346)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,130 miles
    Test number
    590519630194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass15,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,784 miles
    Test number
    231362049488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 APE

Does L5 APE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 APE is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 APE?
The MOT on L5 APE is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 APE done?
L5 APE was recorded at 54,830 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 2,293 miles a year.
Has L5 APE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 APE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 APE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L5 APE find?
L5 APE passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod, and 2 more.

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