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SY12 UXU

2012 Peugeot 508

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,979 mi
Last recorded73,979 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 UXU
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 73,979 miles

Both front and both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 73,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front and both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 68,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Other passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 64,039 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,067 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 52,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,066 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 42,078 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 42,077 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 36,927 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 36,927 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 32,102 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,065 miles

emissions to low too read

Pass 17 Nov 2015 22,391 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 15,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SY12 UXU is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY12 UXU, 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 SY12 UXU registered?

SY12 UXU is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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