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AO62 MZY

2012 Peugeot 208

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,509 mi
Last recorded100,509 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 20854,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 MZY
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025 100,509 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to engine noise (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint leaking damaged / broken NEAR FAIL (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads inner NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 95,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint broken leaking NEAR FAIL (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 95,106 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Binding 30% (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint broken leaking NEAR FAIL (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 90,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs edge lip / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Fail 4 Sep 2023 90,608 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint clamp broken away / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Faded (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dazzle (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Body panel insecure Inner wheel arch trim broken away insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in tread to cords 185 / 65 x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Faded (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall damaged cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs edge lip / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Oil level below min mark

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 84,340 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip came off and allowing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

objects hanging from rear view mirror. view through wind screen affected but not excessive

Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,656 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very minor leak on exhaust and joining section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,133 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on exhaust at exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,754 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section front mounts broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,593 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 25,732 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 25,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,032 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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AO62 MZY is a 2012 Peugeot 208 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 54,152 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 14 years old, this Peugeot 208 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO62 MZY is a 2012 Peugeot 208, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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