2012 Peugeot 208 1.4L Petrol · BF62 GXZ
2012 Peugeot 208 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 120,109 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF62 GXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2024
- 120,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF62 GXZ 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 2012 Peugeot 208 (BF62 GXZ) between July 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
BF62 GXZ Mileage History
- 26/07/202286,978 mi
- 08/08/2023107,303 mi+20,325 mi
- 11/08/2023107,310 mi+7 mi
- 14/08/2023107,310 mi
- 30/10/2024120,109 mi+12,799 mi
Average of roughly 14,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 208 (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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