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K428 KYB

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

77,114 mi
Last recorded77,114 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK428 KYB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 77,114 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 77,113 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co too high at 0.58 limit 0.30 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,094 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,018 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 76,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 75,917 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,119 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,459 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 74,439 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 73,283 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,626 miles

Oil filler cap missing

Fail 14 Nov 2017 71,626 miles

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

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

Oil filler cap missing

Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,374 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 69,327 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,281 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,527 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 65,527 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,813 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 63,813 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,621 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 62,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,406 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 60,406 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 56,896 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 56,896 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s + n/s rear tyres perishing in s/walls

Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,036 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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K428 KYB is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 K428 KYB, 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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K428 KYB is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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