2016 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · FY66 AYJ
2016 Peugeot 5008 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 127,557 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 5008
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY66 AYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 127,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY66 AYJ 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 2016 Peugeot 5008 (FY66 AYJ) between July 2025 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside rear (4.7.1 (b) ”; “Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
FY66 AYJ Mileage History
- 11/07/2025104,004 mi
- 14/07/2025104,206 mi+202 mi
- 13/09/2025106,335 mi+2,129 mi
- 10/09/2026127,557 mi+21,222 mi
- 10/09/2026127,557 mi
Average of roughly 20,186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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