2012 Peugeot 208 1.4L Diesel · KY62 VWE
2012 Peugeot 208 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 77,274 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY62 VWE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2026
- 77,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY62 VWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Peugeot 208 (KY62 VWE) between September 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 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 (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KY62 VWE Mileage History
- 15/09/201531,872 mi
- 14/09/201639,208 mi+7,336 mi
- 18/01/201740,990 mi+1,782 mi
- 05/01/201849,681 mi+8,691 mi
- 11/01/201956,699 mi+7,018 mi
- 11/01/201956,699 mi
- 07/01/202060,268 mi+3,569 mi
- 05/01/202162,888 mi+2,620 mi
- 12/01/202265,894 mi+3,006 mi
- 10/01/202368,547 mi+2,653 mi
- 09/01/202471,599 mi+3,052 mi
- 29/10/202473,746 mi+2,147 mi
- 31/10/202473,750 mi+4 mi
- 28/10/202575,360 mi+1,610 mi
- 29/10/202677,274 mi+1,914 mi
Average of roughly 4,083 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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