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MA12 LVV

2012 Peugeot 508

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,808 mi
Last recorded171,808 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 LVV
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 171,808 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 162,600 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 162,400 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 162,392 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi leaking( pre DPF) (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 140,840 miles

Drive shaft rubbing on clip for boost hoses

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to perish (All) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 140,836 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour Corroded and leaking around pipes at front part of DPF (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft rubbing on clip for boost hoses

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to perish (All) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 117,928 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides slightly pale (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low

Pass 9 Apr 2021 99,178 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 99,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened PAds Low (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield lose at rear

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,850 miles

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

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

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

Wipers noisy and smearing

Pass 10 Apr 2019 70,163 miles

Engine running poor /cutting out not lights on dash

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

under tray broken at front left corner but ok

Fail 9 Apr 2019 70,154 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine running poor /cutting out not lights on dash

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

under tray broken at front left corner but ok

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,095 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 50,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,993 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 26,664 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,745 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 16,608 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 508?

Based on 238,483 MOT tests across 24,271 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
24,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,335
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,050
Registration plate lamp not working 1,126
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MA12 LVV is a 2012 Peugeot 508 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 508 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 89,326 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 508 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA12 LVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 508 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 508 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA12 LVV is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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