2012 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · KN62 VNA
2012 Peugeot 208 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 57,429 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN62 VNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 57,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN62 VNA 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 (KN62 VNA) between July 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 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: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
KN62 VNA Mileage History
- 15/07/202453,225 mi
- 19/07/202453,229 mi+4 mi
- 07/07/202555,606 mi+2,377 mi
- 16/07/202555,696 mi+90 mi
- 17/04/202657,429 mi+1,733 mi
Average of roughly 2,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 208 (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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