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DU12 DXL

2012 Peugeot Bipper

Grey Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,568 mi
Last recorded170,568 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Bipper77,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 DXL
MakePeugeot
ModelBipper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 170,568 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 162,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 149,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 144,620 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 144,599 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 140,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 137,463 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 137,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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 24 Jun 2019 129,529 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 129,529 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 122,236 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 122,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough both front top mounting bearings (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 115,993 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough both front top mounting bearings (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,588 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Bipper?

Based on 381,653 MOT tests across 31,026 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,208
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
31,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,597
Registration plate lamp not working 4,210
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,685
coil spring broken 3,624
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DU12 DXL is a 2012 Peugeot Bipper in Grey with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot Bipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 77,306 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 Bipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,597 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU12 DXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Bipper typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot Bipper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU12 DXL registered?

DU12 DXL is a 2012 Peugeot Bipper, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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