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RK12 VFT

2012 Peugeot 508

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,090 mi
Last recorded156,090 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 VFT
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 156,090 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 155,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Average reading on test 1.08 - plate value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 129,533 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 129,461 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 89,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,702 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 64,629 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 55,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,141 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer side wall

rear brake pads aprox 4mm

Pass 16 May 2016 41,416 miles

offside rear sill damage

Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RK12 VFT is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK12 VFT, 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 RK12 VFT registered?

RK12 VFT is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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