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AR12 MCZ

2012 Peugeot 508

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,115 mi
Last recorded139,115 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 MCZ
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 139,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick hitting metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 137,946 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 137,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 128,578 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,330 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 114,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2022 95,078 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2022 95,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2021 78,548 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 76,083 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 55,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,304 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 49,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 22,449 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 22,449 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 508?

Based on 238,483 MOT tests across 24,271 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
24,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,335
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,050
Registration plate lamp not working 1,126
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AR12 MCZ is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 508 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 89,326 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 508 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR12 MCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 508 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 508 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AR12 MCZ is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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