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BU13 TWG

2013 Peugeot 208

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,659 mi
Last recorded96,659 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Peugeot 20852,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 TWG
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 96,659 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 96,658 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,838 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 89,835 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 68,908 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 68,907 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,644 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,195 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 58,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 53,455 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 53,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 49,502 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 49,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,393 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 33,391 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,111 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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BU13 TWG is a 2013 Peugeot 208 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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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BU13 TWG is a 2013 Peugeot 208, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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