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PEUGEOT 205 MOT Pass Rate

72.0% of 1,512 PEUGEOT 205 MOT tests pass.

At 72.0%, The 205 passes slightly less often than the average across all PEUGEOT models (73.3%).

The PEUGEOT 205 passes 72.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ years72.0%
PEUGEOT 205 pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ years72.0%1,512112,453 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the PEUGEOT 205

The most common reason the PEUGEOT 205 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 74.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the PEUGEOT 205
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment74.3%not working
Brakes69.0%efficiency below requirements
Suspension43.7%pin or bush excessively worn
Body, chassis, structure25.9%constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Visibility23.4%not working
Noise, emissions and leaks20.9%emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
Tyres13.5%tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Steering9.0%gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems7.4%prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Identification of the vehicle2.1%does not conform to the specified requirements

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