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DY12 VSU

2012 Peugeot Rcz

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,344 mi
Last recorded177,344 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Rcz51,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VSU
MakePeugeot
ModelRcz
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 177,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

factory fitted covers restricting view of some components

Fail 24 Aug 2026 177,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

factory fitted covers restricting view of some components

Pass 29 Aug 2025 172,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 167,796 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 154,817 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 151,686 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Upper brake light has some led,s not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 151,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Upper brake light has some led,s not working

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread has some tread distortion close to fail advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 141,082 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 135,862 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip minor (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic covers restricting view of some components in engine bay and underbody

Pass 17 Mar 2020 133,297 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Mar 2019 114,959 miles

diesel emissions to clean to register during smoke test

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting/look low (3.5.1g)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge unevenly

surface corrosion to offside rear brake discs

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lean burn emissions system

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,210 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 51,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,289 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Rcz?

Based on 169,978 MOT tests across 13,026 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
4,674
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
13,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,103
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 839
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DY12 VSU is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot Rcz models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Rcz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY12 VSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Rcz typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot Rcz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY12 VSU registered?

DY12 VSU is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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