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K852 DBD

1993 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,961 mi
Last recorded62,961 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK852 DBD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 62,961 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,833 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 62,833 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower track control arm/anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower track control arm/anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 56,849 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,056 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake hose ferrule very corroded, recommend replacement

Fail 6 Jun 2018 53,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake hose ferrule very corroded, recommend replacement

Pass 9 May 2017 47,641 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TCA offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake stiff

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively drum (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough notchy (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 47,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TCA offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake stiff

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively drum (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough notchy (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 39,987 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 39,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel Cyclinder Leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 39,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 39,088 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,026 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,033 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 37,032 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,015 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 36,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,182 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 35,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s.rear steel brake pipe corroding.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,874 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 5 Feb 2007 30,002 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,002 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,603 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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K852 DBD is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K852 DBD, 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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K852 DBD is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 25 February 1993.

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