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FN12 VBZ

2012 Peugeot Rcz

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Rcz51,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 VBZ
MakePeugeot
ModelRcz
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 100,003 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 97,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil At MOT limits. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Close to MOT limits. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 97,144 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil At MOT limits. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Close to MOT limits. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 92,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc's worn have corrosion lip and inner pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front wishbone rear pin bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s head light mount broken but secured by bonnet

Fail 11 Sep 2023 92,203 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s rear sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front on limits has no visible tread on edge and split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc's worn have corrosion lip and inner pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front wishbone rear pin bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s head light mount broken but secured by bonnet

Pass 12 Sep 2022 87,668 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

o/s head light mount broken but light still secure and aim correct

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,271 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 73,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,912 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 57,912 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,991 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,741 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 34,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,636 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,635 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 34,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,723 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 32,723 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FN12 VBZ is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN12 VBZ, 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 FN12 VBZ registered?

FN12 VBZ is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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