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YB12 ABK

2012 Peugeot 508

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,758 mi
Last recorded215,758 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 ABK
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 215,758 miles

Nearside Front insecure ( held on with tape)

handbrake cable needs adjustment

Fail 14 Dec 2020 215,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s mounting looks deteriorated but also excessive movement on another mounting which I cant see due to under tray (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front insecure ( held on with tape)

handbrake cable needs adjustment

Pass 20 Dec 2019 198,433 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 197,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour main beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 165,912 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 165,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 142,925 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 142,706 miles

Diesel smoke test completed but did not produce a reading due to low emissions

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 142,706 miles

Diesel smoke test completed but did not produce a reading due to low emissions

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 127,560 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 106,831 miles

hand brake needs ajust or repair

Pass 8 May 2015 79,113 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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YB12 ABK is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB12 ABK, 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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YB12 ABK is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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