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SJ12 OFZ

2012 Peugeot 508

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

279,187 mi
Last recorded279,187 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 OFZ
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 279,187 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 273,873 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 273,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 269,937 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 265,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 258,268 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 258,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 252,076 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 247,506 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 243,898 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 243,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 240,373 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 240,373 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 239,264 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 201,479 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 160,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 119,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SJ12 OFZ is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SJ12 OFZ, 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 SJ12 OFZ registered?

SJ12 OFZ is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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