2015 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · YA15 WJY
2015 Peugeot 208 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 2015. Recorded mileage 72,576 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 208
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA15 WJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 72,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA15 WJY 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 (YA15 WJY) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF Stabilizer Lin”; “Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center Pipe To Rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
YA15 WJY Mileage History
- 25/08/202348,925 mi
- 31/08/202453,207 mi+4,282 mi
- 25/08/202564,551 mi+11,344 mi
- 01/09/202564,794 mi+243 mi
- 24/08/202672,576 mi+7,782 mi
Average of roughly 7,890 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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