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AB08 AET

2008 Peugeot 207

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,311 mi
Last recorded88,311 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20760,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 AET
MakePeugeot
Model207
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 88,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front FONT SUBFRAME RUSTING BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES.(185-65X15T) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE RUSTING BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTING BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

Fail 2 Dec 2025 88,295 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTRE SECTION LEAKING IN THREE PLACES. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION LEAKING IN THREE PLACES,ADVISE FULL SYSTEM. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TWO CUTS TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front FONT SUBFRAME RUSTING BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES.(185-65X15T) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR TYRE 2018 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE RUSTING BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTING BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

Pass 3 Jan 2025 83,204 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 83,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 77,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 71,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,100 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,236 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 65,712 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 65,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,582 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,587 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 57,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,811 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,806 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits .919 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.74% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,991 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,481 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 43,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML light on at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,500 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,142 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 31,139 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 207?

Based on 4,554,199 MOT tests across 284,054 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
5,429
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
284,054
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88,971
constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 69,719
coil spring broken 66,088
Exhaust system not adequately supported 65,566
Registration plate lamp not working 63,216
Full Peugeot 207 reliability report

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AB08 AET is a 2008 Peugeot 207 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 207 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 60,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 207 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 AET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 207 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Peugeot 207 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB08 AET is a 2008 Peugeot 207, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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