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
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 72.0% | 1,512 | 112,453 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".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 74.3% | not working |
| Brakes | 69.0% | efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 43.7% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 25.9% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 23.4% | not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.9% | emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Tyres | 13.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 9.0% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.4% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related PEUGEOT models
- PEUGEOT 208 — 74.9% pass rate
- PEUGEOT PARTNER — 71.0% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 207 — 60.9% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 308 — 70.1% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 3008 — 76.1% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 107 — 69.5% pass rate