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SM12 OAY

2012 Peugeot Rcz

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,987 mi
Last recorded130,987 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Rcz51,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 OAY
MakePeugeot
ModelRcz
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 130,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 130,987 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 124,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 124,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 117,607 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 117,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,763 miles

Engine cover/s & Under tray/s fitted obscuring some components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 16 Mar 2022 109,617 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 102,954 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 102,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,516 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 65,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,811 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,572 miles

under guards fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 36,252 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 36,252 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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SM12 OAY is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM12 OAY, 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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SM12 OAY is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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