2012 Peugeot 208 1.4L Petrol · BL12 ULU
2012 Peugeot 208 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 78,270 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL12 ULU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 78,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL12 ULU 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 (BL12 ULU) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BL12 ULU Mileage History
- 22/08/202270,074 mi
- 21/08/202373,845 mi+3,771 mi
- 21/08/202373,845 mi
- 25/07/202476,098 mi+2,253 mi
- 04/08/202578,270 mi+2,172 mi
Average of roughly 2,778 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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