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FN12 VBY

2012 Peugeot Bipper

White Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,802 mi
Last recorded109,802 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Bipper77,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 VBY
MakePeugeot
ModelBipper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 109,802 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 109,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

coolant low

Fail 19 Mar 2026 107,153 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear top (5.3.2 (c))

1 Bolt missing from o/s drive shaft centre mount

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

Clamp missing from front pipe to flexy and tail pipe

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe flexy and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Strut top bearing seized

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 95,024 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 93,277 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,642 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 79,984 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake near end of travel

oil can flashing denotes service due.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 79,984 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing refitted (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty! (3.5 (a))

handbrake near end of travel

oil can flashing denotes service due.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,581 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 19 Apr 2018 70,581 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,500 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,756 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 52,756 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough Shock absorber top mount/bearing very rough. (2.2.D.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,406 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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FN12 VBY is a 2012 Peugeot Bipper in White with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FN12 VBY, 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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FN12 VBY is a 2012 Peugeot Bipper, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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