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K151 VBC

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

163,634 mi
Last recorded163,634 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK151 VBC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 163,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2024 158,664 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 146,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 140,150 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 131,119 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 113,511 miles

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

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

gear knob missing

Fail 8 Sep 2018 113,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

gear knob missing

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,379 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 107,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 107,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,838 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 101,606 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,923 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 99,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,025 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,178 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,000 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 78,000 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,723 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 66,839 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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K151 VBC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 K151 VBC, 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.

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K151 VBC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 3 March 1993.

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