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AK12 VZC

2012 Peugeot 308

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,745 mi
Last recorded185,745 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VZC
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 185,745 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front + rear ,n/s + o/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 185,745 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front + rear ,n/s + o/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 181,485 miles

Front Coolant level low ?

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush perished and splits. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test In swept area, sat: nav: unit. ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,419 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VZC is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

AK12 VZC is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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