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YF62 RKJ

2012 Peugeot 508

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,547 mi
Last recorded142,547 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 RKJ
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 142,547 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 139,473 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 132,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 124,173 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2023 124,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just over legal limit 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 112,898 miles

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 86,418 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 86,414 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 68,584 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,207 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,938 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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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YF62 RKJ is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF62 RKJ, 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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YF62 RKJ is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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