2012 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · BW11 NOW
2012 Peugeot 208 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 116,005 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW11 NOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 116,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW11 NOW 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 (BW11 NOW) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Slides from side to side contacting brake calipers (5.3”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
BW11 NOW Mileage History
- 06/09/202496,401 mi
- 06/09/2025105,893 mi+9,492 mi
- 09/09/2025105,906 mi+13 mi
- 07/09/2026115,988 mi+10,082 mi
- 10/09/2026116,005 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 9,756 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
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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