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MK12 UCJ

2012 Peugeot 508

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,107 mi
Last recorded198,107 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 UCJ
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 198,107 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 170,625 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jan 2023 144,697 miles

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

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

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

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 30 Dec 2022 144,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 28 Dec 2021 122,556 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 28 Dec 2021 122,556 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Nov 2020 106,751 miles

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

slightly cracking on both sides rear tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2020 106,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and Tread depth below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and Tread depth below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slightly cracking on both sides rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2019 86,951 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,482 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,278 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,650 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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MK12 UCJ is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MK12 UCJ, 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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What year was MK12 UCJ registered?

MK12 UCJ is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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