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2013 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · DS13 ABU

DS13 ABU

2013 Peugeot 208 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 69,501 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
PEUGEOT 208
Year / Origin
2013 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
69,501 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
1200cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2013 Peugeot 208 holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on 31 March 2026 at 69,501 miles. Maintenance trend across the supplied MOT record stays stable with zero defects or advisories logged at any examination. On 15 April 2025 the DVSA data shows both a failure and a pass at 66,364 miles, each with no defects recorded, pointing to an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Odometer readings confirm low usage for a vehicle now thirteen years old. The 12 October 2023 test at 61,431 miles preceded the 18 April 2024 test at 64,560 miles, a gain of 3,129 miles. By 15 April 2025 the car recorded 66,364 miles, adding just 1,804 miles over the next year. The most recent 31 March 2026 entry shows 69,501 miles, a further 3,137 miles in eleven months. Such restrained annual accumulation implies light duty or extended periods standing. The history is sparse and entirely free of tester notes, which limits visibility of wear trends. A buyer should treat the absent advisories as a positive sign of basic compliance yet remain alert to hidden age related issues. Low mileage and possible stationary spells can mask perished suspension bushes, binding brake calipers, degraded tyre sidewalls or incipient structural corrosion beneath sills and subframes not yet flagged by testers. Physical inspection of underbody integrity, suspension articulation, brake disc condition and tyre manufacture dates is prudent. The unexplained failure record of 15 April 2025 should be checked with DVSA to confirm no suppressed defect exists.
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DS13 ABU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
  • 69,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

DS13 ABU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 13:03
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Peugeot 208 (DS13 ABU) between October 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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ADVISORY

DS13 ABU Mileage History

  1. 12/10/202361,431 mi
  2. 18/04/202464,560 mi+3,129 mi
  3. 15/04/202566,364 mi+1,804 mi
  4. 15/04/202566,364 mi
  5. 31/03/202669,501 mi+3,137 mi

Average of roughly 3,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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