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K869 GWK

1993 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,211 mi
Last recorded74,211 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK869 GWK
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 74,211 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 74,211 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 73,076 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 72,349 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 72,344 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,008 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,441 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 67,961 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,804 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,661 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 65,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,618 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 65,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,021 miles

advise left front flexable brake pipe running close to wheel on full left lock

advise oil leaks on engine and transmission

Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,405 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,603 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,447 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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K869 GWK is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K869 GWK, 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 K869 GWK registered?

K869 GWK is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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