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K485 FUV

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,140 mi
Last recorded77,140 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK485 FUV
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,140 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,289 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,353 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,200 miles

offside front tyre cracked on outer side wall

Fail 31 Mar 2008 29,796 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,796 miles

offside front tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,511 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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K485 FUV is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K485 FUV, 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 K485 FUV registered?

K485 FUV is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 16 April 1993.

Is K485 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K485 FUV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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