2016 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · PY16 BJO
2016 Peugeot 208 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 30,096 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY16 BJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 30,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY16 BJO 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 208 (PY16 BJO) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 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 (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
PY16 BJO Mileage History
- 08/08/202325,136 mi
- 08/08/202325,136 mi
- 22/01/202528,002 mi+2,866 mi
- 22/01/202528,002 mi
- 22/01/202630,096 mi+2,094 mi
Average of roughly 2,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 208 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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