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K247 UKO

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,364 mi
Last recorded146,364 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK247 UKO
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 146,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 10 Nov 2022 140,828 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 140,826 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 136,827 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 138,824 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust box worn.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 131,236 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 131,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2019 121,853 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 114,976 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 May 2018 114,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,386 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil leak

n/s/r road wheel slight damage

Fail 21 Apr 2017 108,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil leak

n/s/r road wheel slight damage

Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,646 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,858 miles

o/s/r brake disc surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,944 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 91,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,215 miles

n/s/r service brake low effort

Pass 21 Dec 2005 126,341 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 126,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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K247 UKO is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K247 UKO, 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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What year was K247 UKO registered?

K247 UKO is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 22 May 1993.

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