Peugeot 205 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 8,359 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 205 tends to fail
Share of Peugeot 205 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on road wheels, tyres, suspension.
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).