2012 Peugeot 208 1.4L Diesel · KS12 UFW
2012 Peugeot 208 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 167,192 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS12 UFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 167,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS12 UFW 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 (KS12 UFW) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
KS12 UFW Mileage History
- 11/07/2024153,549 mi
- 17/06/2025160,015 mi+6,466 mi
- 19/06/2025160,019 mi+4 mi
- 30/06/2026167,192 mi+7,173 mi
- 02/07/2026167,192 mi
Average of roughly 6,911 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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