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PL16 RKU

2016 Peugeot 508

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,753 mi
Last recorded120,753 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Peugeot 50861,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 RKU
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 120,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 120,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working incorporated within Day time running lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 112,612 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 112,609 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 101,833 miles

front wipers slightly deteriorated

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2023 87,502 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 54,655 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,936 miles

Rear tyres feathering to tread area

Fail 6 Aug 2020 47,936 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear tyres feathering to tread area

Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,659 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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PL16 RKU is a 2016 Peugeot 508 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Peugeot 508 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 61,213 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 PL16 RKU, 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 10 years old, this Peugeot 508 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL16 RKU registered?

PL16 RKU is a 2016 Peugeot 508, first registered on 16 July 2016.

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