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AK13 VZA

2013 Peugeot 208

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,240 mi
Last recorded127,240 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Peugeot 20852,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 VZA
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 127,240 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 127,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes worn causing roll bar to move and hit brake caliper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 118,611 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 118,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 114,448 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside daytime running light not working

rear exhaust bracket detached

rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fail 26 Jul 2024 114,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside daytime running light not working

rear exhaust bracket detached

rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 96,134 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly dipstick seal ,oil level low. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 96,134 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly dipstick seal ,oil level low. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 83,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 83,831 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 185/65/15v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking and near to limit 185/65/15v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,408 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 69,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail fouling brake caliper on lock (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,332 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 61,325 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,415 miles

Nearside washer jet not working but still Provides sufficient washer liquid

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust bracket broke

Fail 16 Mar 2018 50,713 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust bracket broke

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,703 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,221 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,323 miles

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 VZA is a 2013 Peugeot 208 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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