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BJ12 FAU

2012 Peugeot 308

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,189 mi
Last recorded74,189 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 FAU
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 74,189 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 74,136 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,683 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 70,719 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,004 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,703 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 65,751 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,841 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 53,555 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 43,333 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 43,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 20,565 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 13,505 miles

CHILDSEAT ATTACHED TO NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT, VISUAL CHECK ONLY.

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN FOR MACHINE, NO PRINTOUT AVAILABLE

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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BJ12 FAU is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ12 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ12 FAU?

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What year was BJ12 FAU registered?

BJ12 FAU is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 29 April 2012.

Is BJ12 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 FAU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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