2018 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · SA18 WKJ
2018 Peugeot 208 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 43,679 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA18 WKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 43,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA18 WKJ 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 2018 Peugeot 208 (SA18 WKJ) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
SA18 WKJ Mileage History
- 26/03/202433,912 mi
- 26/03/202433,912 mi
- 31/03/202539,269 mi+5,357 mi
- 01/04/202643,545 mi+4,276 mi
- 07/04/202643,679 mi+134 mi
Average of roughly 4,807 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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