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YB12 ADV

2012 Peugeot 508

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,424 mi
Last recorded173,424 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 ADV
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 173,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 173,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 168,309 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 168,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2024 164,483 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 164,483 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 158,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 150,871 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 150,871 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 141,995 miles

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

emissions levels too low to measure

Pass 15 Jun 2019 124,841 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,652 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 109,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 91,667 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,452 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,439 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 ADV is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ADV, 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 ADV is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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