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OV12 XLM

2012 Peugeot Bipper

Grey Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,057 mi
Last recorded42,057 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Bipper77,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 XLM
MakePeugeot
ModelBipper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 42,057 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 41,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 32,654 miles

Emissions clean

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 32,654 miles

Emissions clean

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 32,523 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 32,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 31,243 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 31,230 miles

Exhaust system insecure front rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 30,003 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 29,993 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 26,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 24,278 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 24,278 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 22,292 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 22,292 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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OV12 XLM 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 60%.

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 OV12 XLM, 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 OV12 XLM registered?

OV12 XLM is a 2012 Peugeot Bipper, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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