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AK61 MXL

2012 Peugeot 3008

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,681 mi
Last recorded130,681 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 300865,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 MXL
MakePeugeot
Model3008
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 130,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 130,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 127,869 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 127,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 125,242 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2023 125,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Top strut mount slight play

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 113,914 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 99,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 99,286 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,184 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 143,038 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,302 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,102 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,283 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,924 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,741 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front wiper smears very slightly

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 18 Jan 2016 28,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wiper smears very slightly

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,681 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 3008?

Based on 1,383,456 MOT tests across 143,593 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
6,868
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
143,593
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,051
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,863
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AK61 MXL is a 2012 Peugeot 3008 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 3008 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 65,958 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 3008 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,051 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK61 MXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 3008 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 3008 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK61 MXL is a 2012 Peugeot 3008, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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