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YC62 EFS

2012 Peugeot 508

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

273,418 mi
Last recorded273,418 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 EFS
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 273,418 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 273,418 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 251,929 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 251,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 239,554 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 239,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear brake discs are quite worn

Pass 1 Jul 2019 217,249 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 217,238 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 184,803 miles

Long hand brake lever travel

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 184,764 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Long hand brake lever travel

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 146,983 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 146,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 122,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear approximately 3mm of remaining brake pad lining (3.5.1g)

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

Ridges on front brake discs.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 122,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear approximately 3mm of remaining brake pad lining (3.5.1g)

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

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

Ridges on front brake discs.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,480 miles

7 pin adapter fitted to 13 pin euro socket.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 88,480 miles

7 pin adapter fitted to 13 pin euro socket.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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YC62 EFS is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YC62 EFS, 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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YC62 EFS is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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