Peugeot 208 Access Plus HDI (2012)
2012 Peugeot 208 Access Plus HDI
CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2012 Peugeot 208 Access Plus HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2012 Peugeot 208 Access Plus HDi diesel is a below-average performer at the MOT, passing first time in just 73.4% of cases against the UK average of 80%, with no dangerous defects recorded across the 119 vehicles analysed. The diesel variant passes at 73.1%, suggesting the engine itself isn't the weak link—rather, it's general durability that's the concern.
At 90,073 miles average, these cars show modest wear for their age, yet they're still racking up 0.61 failures per vehicle on test, pointing to preventative maintenance gaps rather than catastrophic wear. Before buying, budget for at least one fault repair and get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on cooling and electrical systems, where most early failures on this generation occur.
What to check before buying a 2012 Peugeot 208 Access Plus HDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 118 | 73.1% | 0.62 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Peugeot 208 Access Plus HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Peugeot 208 Access Plus HDI vehicles fall between 66,541 and 109,941 miles.
2012 Peugeot 208 Access Plus HDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 79 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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