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SY61 VUW

2012 Peugeot Rcz

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,253 mi
Last recorded78,253 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Rcz51,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VUW
MakePeugeot
ModelRcz
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 78,253 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,927 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 70,219 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,899 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 58,810 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe end slightly corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 58,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,374 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 53,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,760 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 49,760 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,781 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,301 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 38,832 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,284 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 33,132 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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SY61 VUW is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY61 VUW, 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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SY61 VUW is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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