2013 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · BU13 FHK
2013 Peugeot 208 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 May 2013. Recorded mileage 104,112 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU13 FHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/07/2026
- 104,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU13 FHK 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 2013 Peugeot 208 (BU13 FHK) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
BU13 FHK Mileage History
- 07/07/202384,433 mi
- 08/07/202494,017 mi+9,584 mi
- 08/07/202494,017 mi
- 02/07/2025100,274 mi+6,257 mi
- 15/07/2026104,112 mi+3,838 mi
Average of roughly 6,511 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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