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KY16 HGX

2016 Peugeot 208

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,058 mi
Last recorded159,058 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Peugeot 20840,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 HGX
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 159,058 miles

Both headlamp aims have lower output and poorer patterns that would normally be expected.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2026 158,833 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Both headlamp aims have lower output and poorer patterns that would normally be expected.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2025 138,854 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coolant header tank empty

Pass 19 Sep 2023 120,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 109,273 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 109,273 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 100,651 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 100,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise , worn to 1.6mm , worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,167 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,654 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 15,853 miles

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

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

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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KY16 HGX is a 2016 Peugeot 208 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 40,178 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 10 years old, this Peugeot 208 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KY16 HGX is a 2016 Peugeot 208, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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