2012 Peugeot 208 1.4L Diesel · KW08 KYL
2012 Peugeot 208 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 99,094 miles. MOT status: Failed. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW08 KYL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/06/2023
- 99,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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KW08 KYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 Peugeot 208 (KW08 KYL) between June 2023 and June 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust system insecure front , middle + rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside 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 (”.
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Known faults for Peugeot 208 (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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