2012 Peugeot 208 1.6L Diesel · SM12 KFZ
2012 Peugeot 208 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 144,047 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM12 KFZ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 144,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM12 KFZ 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 (SM12 KFZ) between September 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Peugeot 208 (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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