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AK13 VAU

2013 Peugeot 208

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,442 mi
Last recorded110,442 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Peugeot 20852,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 VAU
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 110,442 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2026 110,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 103,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2025 103,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2024 96,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2024 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets missing (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid very dark

coolant tank empty

engine oil a terrible condition and service light on

exhaust smoke emissions very high (close to maximum limit)

Fail 27 Mar 2023 88,985 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket before the exhaust box nearly snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket near tail pipe nearly snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid very dark

coolant tank empty

engine oil a terrible condition and service light on

exhaust smoke emissions very high (close to maximum limit)

Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% imbalance across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine service light on

gearbox leaking oil ,near side drive shaft output shaft seal is allowing oil to flow out

Fail 15 Mar 2022 82,335 miles

Exhaust system insecure center mounting rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet does not supply enough liquid to the window (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% imbalance across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine service light on

gearbox leaking oil ,near side drive shaft output shaft seal is allowing oil to flow out

Pass 12 Feb 2021 76,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,671 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 53,726 miles

oil level low advise topup

service indicator on

Fail 1 Jul 2017 53,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil level low advise topup

service indicator on

Pass 30 May 2016 44,978 miles

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre

How Reliable is the Peugeot 208?

Based on 1,882,992 MOT tests across 192,984 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
192,984
On UK Roads
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AK13 VAU is a 2013 Peugeot 208 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,211 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Peugeot 208 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Peugeot 208 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK13 VAU is a 2013 Peugeot 208, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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