2013 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · YA13 XJP

The MOT history for this 2013 Peugeot 208 is not reassuring. The vehicle has now failed three consecutive tests in 2025, against a backdrop of only five recorded examinations. The most recent entry on 21 May 2025 is a fail, mirroring the outcomes on 14 April 2025 and 28 February 2025. While the 2024 and 2023 tests were clean passes, the sudden reversal into repeated failure indicates a worsening pattern that warrants close attention from any prospective buyer. Covering roughly 7,966 miles per year over a 13-year life, the recorded mileage of 103,558 is broadly typical for the vehicle's age, suggesting neither extended periods of standing nor abnormally heavy use. Five MOT entries over the lifetime of the car is a sparse dataset, particularly given that annual testing has been a legal requirement for much of its road life. The lack of defect detail on the three 2025 failures is itself notable: without categorised failure points on record, it is impossible to confirm whether the issues relate to monitorable items such as tyres or lamps, or to more substantive mechanical components. In practical terms, the absence of recorded defect codes means the nature of the three recent failures must be verified through the physical inspection report or by speaking with the testing garage. A buyer should pay particular attention to the braking system, including calliper operation, disc condition, and pad wear, as well as the suspension components such as coil springs, shock absorbers, and bushes, which commonly generate advisories and failures on high-mileage superminis of this era. Steering and suspension linkages, exhaust integrity, and any structural corrosion around the mounting points should be checked thoroughly. With three consecutive failures recorded, the vehicle should not be considered roadworthy until those issues have been rectified and a fresh pass certificate is obtained.