PEUGEOT 2051988 · 1.9L Petrol

The Peugeot 205 presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 22 May 2025 at 139,387 miles returned a clean pass, confirming the vehicle remains structurally and mechanically acceptable under DVSA criteria. This consistent pass record since at least 2018 shows no worsening trend and no recurring advisories requiring corrective action. Recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 38-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved only 511 miles between the 16 June 2018 test at 138,876 miles and the 22 May 2025 test at 139,387 miles. The largest single interval gain was 254 miles between September 2021 (139,123 miles) and December 2022 (139,377 miles). Such minimal annual accumulation, roughly 73 miles per year across the last seven years, indicates prolonged standing periods rather than regular road use. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points given the age and dormant storage pattern. Long idle spells accelerate perishable component degradation and hidden corrosion even when MOT testers record no active defects. Brake discs and calipers warrant physical checks for seizing after disuse. The absence of any failure or advisory across the record implies previous owners maintained basic statutory compliance, though the sparse testing cadence between 2019 and 2022 leaves intervals unverified. Verify chassis number against the V5C and confirm underside structural integrity before purchase.