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F13 AKO

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 AKO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026

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

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2025 3,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 3,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 3,208 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2022 2,781 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2021 614 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2021 602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2020 128,583 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2020 128,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,275 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS [ BY BUMP STOP] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Apr 2019 126,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS [BY BUMP STOP] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired SIDE PANEL / SILL JOINT INSIDE DOOR JAM (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS [ BY BUMP STOP] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 May 2018 125,986 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 125,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak gearbox

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 124,586 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 124,586 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbing fuel tank (7.1.1)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure power steering resevoir (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 123,215 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2015 123,215 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 122,641 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 122,641 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 121,321 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 121,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 119,622 miles

slight movment in n/s front tie rod end

Pass 17 Jan 2011 118,778 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 118,771 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

battery insercure

Pass 17 Oct 2009 117,694 miles

front off side lower sivel joint slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2009 117,694 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 111,900 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2007 98,728 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 87,561 miles

NEARSIDE REAR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE MOUNT CORRODED

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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F13 AKO is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 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 F13 AKO, 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 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F13 AKO is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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