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BG12 XAL

2012 Peugeot 508

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,331 mi
Last recorded210,331 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 XAL
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 210,331 miles

exhaust rear heatshield loose

Fail 30 Nov 2023 210,329 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

exhaust rear heatshield loose

Pass 5 Dec 2022 191,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heatshield loose

Pass 8 Dec 2021 172,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 163,513 miles

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

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

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

front grille damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2020 163,513 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front grille damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2019 143,827 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive screen washer bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 122,645 miles

engine cover ftted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2018 122,645 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

eco fluid warning light is on

engine cover ftted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 94,692 miles

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

coolant low

service light on

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 94,688 miles

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

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

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

coolant low

service light on

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,939 miles

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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BG12 XAL is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BG12 XAL, 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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BG12 XAL is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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