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AY53 AMS

2014 Peugeot 208

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,829 mi
Last recorded121,829 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Peugeot 20847,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 AMS
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 121,829 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 121,828 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 107,142 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 107,142 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 93,941 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 93,941 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 79,968 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox,seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 2 Jul 2021 67,000 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 66,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Day time running light out

Pass 9 Jun 2020 57,832 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 57,832 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,315 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 52,530 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,735 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,501 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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AY53 AMS is a 2014 Peugeot 208 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 47,256 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 12 years old, this Peugeot 208 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY53 AMS is a 2014 Peugeot 208, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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