2017 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · SJ12 BUB
2017 Peugeot 208 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2017. Recorded mileage 54,902 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ12 BUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 54,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ12 BUB MOT History
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 2017 Peugeot 208 (SJ12 BUB) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
SJ12 BUB Mileage History
- 06/10/202230,860 mi
- 10/10/202340,519 mi+9,659 mi
- 09/10/202448,584 mi+8,065 mi
- 09/10/202448,584 mi
- 09/10/202554,902 mi+6,318 mi
Average of roughly 7,990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 208 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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