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SP53 MAY

2018 Peugeot 208

Black Diesel 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,648 mi
Last recorded41,648 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Peugeot 20831,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 MAY
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 41,648 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers - thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Fail 9 Dec 2025 41,648 miles

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers - thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 20 Nov 2024 37,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 32,945 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 32,945 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 28,108 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2021 26,047 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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SP53 MAY is a 2018 Peugeot 208 in Black with a 1,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 31,535 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 8 years old, this Peugeot 208 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP53 MAY registered?

SP53 MAY is a 2018 Peugeot 208, first registered on 17 December 2018.

Is SP53 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 MAY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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