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N205 AYA

1995 Peugeot 205

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,815 mi
Last recorded179,815 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 AYA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 179,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Apr 2026 179,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 May 2025 175,920 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 171,431 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front wing closing panels (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable column u/j (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 171,430 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion both front wing closing panels (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both and also slighly stiff (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable column u/j (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 162,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 162,375 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 158,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 153,447 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 147,072 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 141,767 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 141,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 136,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 136,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 130,597 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 130,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 120,309 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2007 113,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 113,692 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 110,524 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 110,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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N205 AYA is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1995 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 92,624 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 N205 AYA, 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 31 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N205 AYA is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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