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YP12 GAO

2012 Peugeot 508

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,741 mi
Last recorded117,741 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GAO
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 117,741 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 117,741 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 205 instead of 215 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 117,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front headlights (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 110,015 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 105,435 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 105,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 96,870 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 88,661 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 82,448 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,492 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 82,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front tyres (Bald) inner tread

Hand brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 31 Mar 2020 80,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,011 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 64,011 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,625 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 13 May 2016 45,538 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 33,367 miles

n/s/f daytime running light not working

Fail 15 May 2015 33,367 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f daytime running light not working

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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YP12 GAO is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP12 GAO, 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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What year was YP12 GAO registered?

YP12 GAO is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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