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VA61 HTJ

2012 Peugeot Bipper

White Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,046 mi
Last recorded92,046 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Bipper77,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 HTJ
MakePeugeot
ModelBipper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 92,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 92,038 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 90,755 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 20 Dec 2023 88,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2023 88,869 miles

Emissions unable to be completed probe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2023 88,770 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 74,527 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 74,527 miles

Emissions not tested hunting not possible to get reading (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on back surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on back surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,012 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 69,012 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,384 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 61,384 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 57,908 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 35,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,378 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit,recommend replacing immediately.

Front brake discs worn almost to minimum thickness,will require replacing with next set of pads.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 21,322 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,225 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Bipper?

Based on 381,653 MOT tests across 31,026 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,208
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
31,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,597
Registration plate lamp not working 4,210
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,685
coil spring broken 3,624
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VA61 HTJ is a 2012 Peugeot Bipper in White with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot Bipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 77,306 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 Bipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,597 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA61 HTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Bipper typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot Bipper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA61 HTJ registered?

VA61 HTJ is a 2012 Peugeot Bipper, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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