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BF62 VLU

2012 Peugeot 208

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,034 mi
Last recorded99,034 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 20854,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 VLU
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 99,034 miles

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

Front Steering rack inner bushing has play

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 99,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Steering rack inner bushing has play

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 92,598 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,054 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 83,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 55,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 47,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive About half of engine bay cover in oil ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres CRACKED ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,117 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 37,116 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,303 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,710 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,632 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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BF62 VLU is a 2012 Peugeot 208 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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BF62 VLU is a 2012 Peugeot 208, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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