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K462 JYB

1993 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,028 mi
Last recorded88,028 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK462 JYB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 88,028 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged All deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Top mount feels rough on turning

Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,717 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 87,155 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL HOSES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 87,155 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL HOSES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 85,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 84,482 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 83,967 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,121 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,931 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 76,507 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 76,506 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,268 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,277 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,292 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 73,291 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,063 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 72,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,238 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 67,086 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,258 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 65,092 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,348 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Rear washer inop, radiatoer has slight leak and anti freeze strength is low.

Spare tyre very badly cracked.

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 56,509 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 52,652 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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K462 JYB is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K462 JYB, 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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K462 JYB is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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