2015 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · SM65 WTL
2015 Peugeot 208 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2015. Recorded mileage 67,819 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM65 WTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2026
- 67,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM65 WTL 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 2015 Peugeot 208 (SM65 WTL) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Upper Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of”; “Front Emissions unable to be completed exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SM65 WTL Mileage History
- 23/08/202461,615 mi
- 23/08/202461,521 mi-94 mi
- 05/09/202564,065 mi+2,544 mi
- 05/09/202564,065 mi
- 08/09/202667,819 mi+3,754 mi
Average of roughly 3,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Poor
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