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DAD 294Y

2012 Peugeot 205

Silver Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

44,059 mi
Last recorded44,059 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 294Y
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 44,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2026 569 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 4 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 38,677 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 32,620 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear inner sills

handbrake travel high

Pass 30 Sep 2022 26,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 20,442 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 19,328 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 156,324 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 18,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 16,202 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 155,626 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to o/s outer sill /drivers step area

front anti roll bar D bushes deteriorated n/s & o/s

front inner wing support bracket bars corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 Oct 2018 155,626 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to o/s outer sill /drivers step area

front anti roll bar D bushes deteriorated n/s & o/s

front inner wing support bracket bars corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2017 155,144 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 15,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 12,492 miles

Front Wiper Blade Split on Ends

Rear Wiper Blade Split on Ends

Pass 24 Jun 2016 154,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 8,732 miles

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 4 Jun 2015 153,911 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 153,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 153,147 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to o/s outer sill/step area

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2014 153,142 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to o/s outer sill/step area

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 151,728 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 29 May 2012 150,715 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 150,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake action is not as expected, the pedal action is not smooth and free.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

some impact damage to o/s/f drivers door and outer sill.

Pass 13 May 2011 147,561 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 147,558 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage to o/s of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2010 144,240 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage to o/side of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2009 141,721 miles

heavy engine oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 139,002 miles

accident damage to o/s vehicle

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 138,093 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 133,495 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,480 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 132,183 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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DAD 294Y is a 2012 Peugeot 205 in Silver. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 DAD 294Y, 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 14 years old, this Peugeot 205 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DAD 294Y is a 2012 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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