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DF12 AEK

2012 Peugeot Expert

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

294,249 mi
Last recorded294,249 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Expert91,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 AEK
MakePeugeot
ModelExpert
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 294,249 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 283,525 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 274,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 263,607 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 254,013 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 253,961 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 246,500 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 246,446 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 237,584 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 237,577 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 220,811 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 205,904 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 205,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 192,877 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 192,877 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 173,406 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 173,406 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 147,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 126,044 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,312 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,804 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,762 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,170 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 255 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Expert?

Based on 1,258,593 MOT tests across 97,542 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
8,357
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
97,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,152
Registration plate lamp not working 30,261
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,506
position lamp(s) not working 26,818
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,768
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DF12 AEK is a 2012 Peugeot Expert in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot Expert models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 91,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Expert fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF12 AEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Expert typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot Expert is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DF12 AEK registered?

DF12 AEK is a 2012 Peugeot Expert, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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