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YA12 HWN

2012 Peugeot 508

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,253 mi
Last recorded178,253 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 HWN
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 178,253 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak , also pwr steering fluid low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure n/s and o/s plastic inner wheel arches insecure due to missing undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

middle exhaust heat shield loose and flapping around

pat fluid tank slightly loose and obviously empty but no warning lights or emission control lights on

Fail 21 Jul 2026 178,209 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front head light aims (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak , also pwr steering fluid low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure n/s and o/s plastic inner wheel arches insecure due to missing undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

middle exhaust heat shield loose and flapping around

pat fluid tank slightly loose and obviously empty but no warning lights or emission control lights on

Pass 24 Jul 2025 160,093 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 144,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 129,159 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 129,029 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 112,840 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 112,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 99,751 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,332 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,769 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 74,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,442 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 49,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,015 miles

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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YA12 HWN is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YA12 HWN, 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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YA12 HWN is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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