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DL12 GKV

2012 Peugeot 508

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

76,134 mi
Last recorded76,134 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 GKV
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 76,134 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 76,134 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 72,808 miles

Coolant leak Slight x 2

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2025 72,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2024 69,036 miles

Coolant leak Pipe at reservoir

Fail 16 Jul 2024 69,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Pipe at reservoir

Offside Front Position lamp not working PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 64,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2023 64,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working PRS - Faulty connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 60,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 60,411 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 55,843 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 55,842 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour All indicators (Side repeaters working) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 May 2020 52,767 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 May 2020 52,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,719 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 39,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Also beam pattern not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Leaking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 29,246 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 29,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides - Worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,945 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 19,758 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DL12 GKV is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DL12 GKV, 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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DL12 GKV is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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