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FN12 VAJ

2012 Peugeot 5008

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,935 mi
Last recorded126,935 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 500872,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 VAJ
MakePeugeot
Model5008
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 126,935 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 126,920 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 122,101 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 122,094 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light repaired with tape (4.5.4 (a))

Coolant level low

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 118,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 112,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slightly damp on joint to gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

coolant level low

Fail 2 Sep 2022 112,921 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken emitting white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slightly damp on joint to gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 1 Sep 2021 106,692 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,738 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 102,736 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,752 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,035 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,772 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 34,659 miles

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot 5008?

Based on 324,566 MOT tests across 35,688 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,987
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
35,688
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,812
Stop lamp not working 2,581
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,348
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FN12 VAJ is a 2012 Peugeot 5008 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 5008 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 72,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 5008 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN12 VAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 5008 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 5008 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN12 VAJ is a 2012 Peugeot 5008, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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