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FY12 GAO

2012 Peugeot Bipper

Grey Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,020 mi
Last recorded113,020 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Bipper77,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 GAO
MakePeugeot
ModelBipper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 113,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,946 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 104,821 miles

Both strut top bearings tight

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 104,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both strut top bearings tight

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 100,596 miles

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

both strut top bearings tight

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on edge . also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,884 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 93,863 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 86,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top strut bearing tight

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,647 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,885 miles

Engine light on at time of test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Top strut mount notchey

Fail 8 Mar 2017 77,885 miles

Engine light on at time of test

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Top strut mount notchey

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,317 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,114 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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FY12 GAO 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY12 GAO, 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 FY12 GAO registered?

FY12 GAO is a 2012 Peugeot Bipper, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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