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K73 GKW

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,643 mi
Last recorded111,643 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK73 GKW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 111,643 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 108,851 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,313 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 104,641 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,477 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 102,852 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 102,852 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,353 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 100,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,483 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,815 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 97,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,678 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 96,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,727 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 95,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,058 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 95,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 93,828 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,592 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 92,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 91,866 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 91,866 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 87,804 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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K73 GKW is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K73 GKW, 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 K73 GKW registered?

K73 GKW is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K73 GKW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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