2017 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · BM17 FKA
2017 Peugeot 208 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 36,884 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM17 FKA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2023
- 36,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM17 FKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Peugeot 208 (BM17 FKA) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
BM17 FKA Mileage History
- 06/05/202232,550 mi
- 11/05/202232,655 mi+105 mi
- 16/05/202336,865 mi+4,210 mi
- 17/05/202336,884 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 4,209 miles per year across 4 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: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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