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K149 SBJ

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,561 mi
Last recorded72,561 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK149 SBJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 72,561 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 72,385 miles

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

very slight bulge on inner edge of osr tyre

Pass 19 May 2014 72,180 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 72,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,839 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,407 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 71,407 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,329 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 68,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 68,041 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 66,097 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 66,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 64,129 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 64,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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K149 SBJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 98,489 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K149 SBJ, 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 33 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K149 SBJ registered?

K149 SBJ is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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