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AY12 WBJ

2012 Peugeot 508

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,498 mi
Last recorded245,498 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WBJ
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 245,498 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 204,267 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 204,267 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear body sill deformed but structual rigidity still strong

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just met and parking brake lever has high travel

Fail 7 Jul 2022

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear body sill deformed but structual rigidity still strong

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just met and parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 1 Jul 2021

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both nearside and offside] (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019
Fail 15 Mar 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018
Fail 14 Mar 2018

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 176,501 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 132,057 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit.

Front wipers smearing.

Full engine and underbody covers fitted.

Pitting to all brake discs.

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 132,057 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit.

Front wipers smearing.

Full engine and underbody covers fitted.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pitting to all brake discs.

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links.

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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AY12 WBJ is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY12 WBJ, 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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AY12 WBJ is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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