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PJ12 VTZ

2012 Peugeot Rcz

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,869 mi
Last recorded162,869 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Rcz51,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 VTZ
MakePeugeot
ModelRcz
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 162,869 miles

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

both front jacking point areas corroded not within prescribed area

both rear tyres on legal limit

nearside inner steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2025 154,905 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 144,272 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 134,670 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 124,498 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 124,498 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 114,043 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 114,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 106,156 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 106,156 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,118 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,175 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 83,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,424 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,020 miles

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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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PJ12 VTZ is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ12 VTZ, 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 PJ12 VTZ registered?

PJ12 VTZ is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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