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A16 KKV

1985 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,207 mi
Last recorded27,207 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 20582,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KKV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 27,207 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 27,207 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 27,207 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 27,207 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2022 27,207 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Aug 2021 104,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,267 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 104,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 104,267 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 141,901 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 141,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 141,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 141,901 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2008 141,901 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 141,756 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 141,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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A16 KKV is a 1985 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1985 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 82,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 KKV, 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 41 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 KKV is a 1985 Peugeot 205, first registered on 18 October 1985.

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