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AK12 VYU

2012 Peugeot 308

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,892 mi
Last recorded86,892 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VYU
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 86,892 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 77,262 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 68,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 60,027 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 60,027 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,266 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 44,110 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 44,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,948 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,923 miles

advise front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,893 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,203 miles

Front o/s & n/s slightly binding

Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,209 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 10,657 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 10,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 308?

Based on 2,311,933 MOT tests across 194,298 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
194,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36,667
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24,928
brake binding 15,321
coil spring broken 14,587
Registration plate lamp not working 14,149
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AK12 VYU is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,434 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 308 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36,667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 VYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK12 VYU registered?

AK12 VYU is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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