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K256 BDC

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,872 mi
Last recorded112,872 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK256 BDC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 112,872 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 112,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 111,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material . All undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2022 110,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Painted In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 109,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 107,798 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 107,681 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,799 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,812 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) modified, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

o/s/r suspention bump stop missing.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 98,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) modified, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

o/s/r suspention bump stop missing.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 98,771 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,417 miles

Fuel pipes rusty

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Washers need adjusting

Fail 7 Jun 2013 98,417 miles

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

Fuel pipes rusty

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Washers need adjusting

Pass 17 May 2012 96,917 miles

power steering rack fitted - no other power steering equipment fitted - no evidance of edverse effect

Fail 17 May 2012 96,917 miles

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

power steering rack fitted - no other power steering equipment fitted - no evidance of edverse effect

Pass 13 May 2011 93,465 miles

Power steering rack fitted but pump and hoses removed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2011 93,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering rack fitted but pump and hoses removed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 90,601 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windsceen damage more than 10mm but does not obstruct drivers veiw

Pass 12 May 2009 89,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2009 89,487 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 88,177 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 85,872 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 83,376 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 83,290 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 83,178 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Deteriation to both rear tyre side walls

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K256 BDC is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K256 BDC, 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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K256 BDC is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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