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2015 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

57,642 mi
Last recorded57,642 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration690 U
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 57,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 50,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 163,475 miles

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

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

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

no reverse light

Pass 2 Jul 2024 45,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 161,643 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 41,568 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 158,964 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear O/S/R and N/S/R - Parking brake cables are inadequately supported

Pass 6 Jul 2022 36,775 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 156,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear O/S/R and N/S/R (parking brake cables inadequately supported)

Fail 4 Feb 2022 156,866 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear O/S/R and N/S/R (parking brake cables inadequately supported)

Pass 17 May 2021 31,895 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 154,433 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 31,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 151,242 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 29,426 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 29,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 21,156 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 151,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure filter housing (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 142,770 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 142,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 142,601 miles

Brake pedal travel seems long.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 141,608 miles

front no plate damage

Pass 13 Jun 2013 139,573 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 137,130 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 132,254 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 132,254 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 127,707 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight brake imbalance from rear brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2009 121,611 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 114,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 108,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 102,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 95,381 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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690 U is a 2015 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 690 U, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 11 years old, this Peugeot 205 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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690 U is a 2015 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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