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K175 DFS

1993 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,327 mi
Last recorded68,327 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK175 DFS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,400 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2020 59,581 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2020 59,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,428 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 54,428 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 51,831 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 51,831 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,349 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,885 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,827 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 44,447 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,443 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 35,452 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake pad warning sensor wire broken

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear, offside rear & nearside front tyres are perished due to age. ALL tyres MY1992

Offside front Constant velocity boot, signs of loss of lubricant. Boot secure with no damage. Signs of perishing.

Slight bind with offside rear brake, detectable by hand.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 31,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear, offside rear & nearside front tyres are perished due to age. ALL tyres MY1992

Offside front Constant velocity boot, signs of loss of lubricant. Boot secure with no damage. Signs of perishing.

Slight bind with offside rear brake, detectable by hand.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,009 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 28,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,941 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,036 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 18,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,061 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,719 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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K175 DFS is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K175 DFS, 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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K175 DFS is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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