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VK12 HFB

2012 Peugeot Bipper

Blue Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,707 mi
Last recorded73,707 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Bipper77,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 HFB
MakePeugeot
ModelBipper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 73,707 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion in rear axle and rear brake drum backing plates

slight corrosion in both rear axle front mounting brackets

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Fail 6 Jan 2026 73,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion in rear axle and rear brake drum backing plates

slight corrosion in both rear axle front mounting brackets

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,093 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,347 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 70,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 67,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 64,623 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 64,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,082 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 59,940 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 52,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear valve stem perished

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,606 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2018 46,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail missing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail missing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,053 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,346 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,010 miles

front discs worn and pitted , inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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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VK12 HFB is a 2012 Peugeot Bipper in Blue with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK12 HFB, 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 VK12 HFB registered?

VK12 HFB is a 2012 Peugeot Bipper, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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