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PX12 PKJ

2012 Peugeot 508

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,976 mi
Last recorded130,976 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 PKJ
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 130,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 126,072 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 126,071 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened lower arm bush separated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens broken sharp edges

Pass 11 Nov 2021 116,933 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 111,938 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 111,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,142 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,425 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,509 miles

Rear pads starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,680 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 64,639 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,255 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,230 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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PX12 PKJ is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Bronze with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX12 PKJ, 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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PX12 PKJ is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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