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BD61 VZE

2012 Peugeot 308

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,049 mi
Last recorded121,049 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 VZE
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 121,049 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 121,047 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 117,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 113,227 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2024 113,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2023 107,105 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,565 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 99,378 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,380 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 91,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,197 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,631 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 74,631 miles

Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,525 miles

SERVICE OVERDUE

Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,628 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 27,104 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged and offside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2014 26,624 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged and offside front tyre bald on edges

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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BD61 VZE is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD61 VZE, 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 BD61 VZE registered?

BD61 VZE is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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