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K585 TKP

1993 Peugeot 205

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

181,527 mi
Last recorded181,527 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK585 TKP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 181,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 181,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 179,811 miles

both outer cv boots perishing

drivers seatbelt fraying

n/s/f end anti roll bar bush worn close to excessive

Pass 22 Apr 2021 176,631 miles

n/s/f tyre perished, wearing low on outer edge

oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2020 174,018 miles

o/s/f brake hose perished

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2020 174,018 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear number plate in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f brake hose perished

Pass 2 May 2019 170,335 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play near excessive. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear outer wheel arch.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 170,325 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play near excessive. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear outer wheel arch.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 166,372 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Apr 2018 166,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 163,418 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering notchy

Fail 18 Apr 2017 163,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering notchy

Pass 25 Apr 2016 159,230 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

fuel pump damp

handbrake high

nail in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

o/s/f outer cv boot heavily perished

steering notchy

Fail 21 Apr 2016 159,201 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

fuel pump damp

handbrake high

nail in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

o/s/f outer cv boot heavily perished

steering notchy

Pass 27 Apr 2015 154,525 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills

o/s/f tyre wearing low

steering notchy

Fail 24 Apr 2015

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

corrosion to rear inner sills

o/s/f tyre wearing low

steering notchy

Pass 14 Apr 2014 149,309 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to o/s iner rear sill

n/s front tyre getting low

wipers poor

Fail 11 Apr 2014 149,282 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to o/s iner rear sill

n/s front tyre getting low

wipers poor

Pass 26 Apr 2013 145,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 139,615 miles

lighting switch arrangement changed all working and within easy reach

Pass 28 Apr 2011 134,284 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 134,148 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 127,814 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 122,110 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 122,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 117,020 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 117,003 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 8 May 2007 112,155 miles

see original failiure documentation

Fail 8 May 2007 112,155 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall in a poor condition

Pass 5 May 2006 106,526 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak

osr tyre loosing shape on inner edge

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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K585 TKP is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 K585 TKP, 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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K585 TKP is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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