Peugeot 206 Zest (2005)
2005 Peugeot 206 Zest
CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2005 Peugeot 206 Zest. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Peugeot 206 Zest is a genuine reliability concern: only 37.8% pass their MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%, and nearly two-thirds will need work before they're legal to drive. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so while repairs are frequent, they're not safety-critical.
At an average mileage of 89,340 miles for a near-20-year-old car, these vehicles are showing their age hard—the low advisory count (0.0 per car) actually masks how broken they are, since advisories only trigger when something's noticed during inspection, not when owners can't afford to fix it. If you're considering one, budget for repairs before purchase and have a pre-buy inspection done by someone who knows Peugeots; the 206 platform is straightforward to fix, but this particular cohort needs money spent on it.
What to check before buying a 2005 Peugeot 206 Zest
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (52%) | 64 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (48%) | 58 | 79.6% | 0.91 |
2005 Peugeot 206 Zest — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (28% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2022.
MOT History Averages
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