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K508 BWL

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,781 mi
Last recorded66,781 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK508 BWL
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 66,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 66,462 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,922 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,059 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,355 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,763 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,640 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner cv boot pinholed

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leaks

slight screen damage

Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,618 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,577 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,523 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Sep 2014 58,523 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,830 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,070 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

Offside rear tyre is perished.

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,132 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

Offside rear tyre is perished.

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,118 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 53,806 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,806 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,899 miles

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 45,207 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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K508 BWL is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 K508 BWL, 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 K508 BWL registered?

K508 BWL is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K508 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K508 BWL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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