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When is the MOT due for F543 SMH?

The MOT for F543 SMH is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of F543 SMH?

The recorded mileage for F543 SMH is 149,001 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F543 SMH ULEZ compliant?

No, F543 SMH does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1988 Peugeot 205 1.6L Petrol · F543 SMH

F543 SMH

1988 Peugeot 205 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/11/1988. Recorded mileage 149,001 miles. MOT valid until 16/12/2026.

Make & Model: PEUGEOT 205
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/12/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 149,001 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 149,001 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 1580cc

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F543 SMH Key Findings

15 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
149,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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F543 SMH Mileage History

27/07/2006127,726 mi
15/08/2007130,549 mi+2,823 mi
15/08/2007130,549 mi
01/04/2009139,487 mi+8,938 mi
06/04/2009139,616 mi+129 mi
29/04/2010142,557 mi+2,941 mi
09/05/2011144,870 mi+2,313 mi
18/12/2017148,188 mi+3,318 mi
29/12/2017148,191 mi+3 mi
17/05/2019148,508 mi+317 mi
24/05/2019148,520 mi+12 mi
23/09/2021148,537 mi+17 mi
29/09/2021148,559 mi+22 mi
14/10/2025149,001 mi+442 mi
17/12/2025149,001 mi

Average of roughly 1,097 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

F543 SMH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 11:05

MOT Analysis

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15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Peugeot 205 (F543 SMH) between July 2006 and December 2025.

The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.

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