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K709 UAD

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,821 mi
Last recorded130,821 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK709 UAD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 130,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed! (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gator (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight lower steering u/ j excessivly worn (2.2.D.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner mirror lens (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

front cross panel corroded would advise attention

parking brake travel

windscreen scuffed by wipers

Pass 1 Sep 2016 127,716 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 127,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 127,331 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 125,595 miles

boot area corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 125,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

corrosion to boot area

Pass 15 Mar 2012 123,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 115,424 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2009 115,424 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 107,259 miles

NEARSIDE REAR MUDFLAP INSECURE

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 107,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR MUDFLAP INSECURE

Pass 24 Sep 2007 94,591 miles

refer to test 314322367249

Fail 19 Sep 2007 94,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

NEARSIDE REAR FOOT BRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 85,699 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 85,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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K709 UAD is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K709 UAD, 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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K709 UAD is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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