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Peugeot 205 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·8,359 DVSA tests·2024
Across 8,359 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 69% of Peugeot 205 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and tyres.
69%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 65% of peers
+8.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
8,359 tests · fleet 61%
69%
Where the 205 fails
Suspension97
Brakes95
Body & structure97
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics93
Holds up better on road wheels, tyres, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older Peugeot 205 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Peugeot 205 tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Peugeot 205 models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Peugeot 205 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Peugeot 205 holds up well for its age: 69% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 65% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Peugeot 205?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Peugeot 205 in 2024: 13 years and older, 69%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Peugeot 205 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Peugeot 205 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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