2016 Peugeot 208 1.6L Petrol · WD16 YTZ
2016 Peugeot 208 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 65,386 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD16 YTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 65,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD16 YTZ 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 (WD16 YTZ) between February 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
WD16 YTZ Mileage History
- 20/02/202340,498 mi
- 21/12/202348,988 mi+8,490 mi
- 03/12/202460,187 mi+11,199 mi
- 05/12/202460,249 mi+62 mi
- 25/10/202565,386 mi+5,137 mi
Average of roughly 9,297 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: Poor
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