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F494 BKA

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,689 mi
Last recorded122,689 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF494 BKA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 122,689 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 122,313 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 122,016 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,669 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 121,588 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outer casings are starting to blister (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray at it caliper end (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 121,445 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 121,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 121,274 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2018 121,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2017 120,728 miles

engine oil leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2016 120,361 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 120,094 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipes corroding (both sections)

o/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode(front section)

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

spare tyre is flat

Pass 29 Dec 2014 119,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 119,682 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 119,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 119,057 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 119,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 118,788 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 118,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 117,868 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 117,304 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 117,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 116,267 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 116,153 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Dec 2006 115,288 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 115,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 114,918 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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F494 BKA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F494 BKA, 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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F494 BKA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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