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YD12 PAO

2012 Peugeot Bipper

White Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,796 mi
Last recorded111,796 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Bipper77,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 PAO
MakePeugeot
ModelBipper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 111,796 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 105,164 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front top strut mount

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 105,164 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front top strut mount

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 98,634 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 92,744 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 92,731 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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 flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,936 miles

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 79,057 miles

Both front upper strut mount bearings slightly rough/noisy when turning lock to lock

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust clap corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,357 miles

Both front top mount bearings slightly rough/ noisy when turning lock to lock

Front pipe exhaust clamp corroded away/ hanging off, recommend replacement

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,230 miles

Steering system slightly rough found on lock to lock check (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 68,215 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough found on lock to lock check (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,468 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 62,465 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,059 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 61,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,932 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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YD12 PAO is a 2012 Peugeot Bipper in White with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YD12 PAO, 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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YD12 PAO is a 2012 Peugeot Bipper, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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