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YR12 YPX

2012 Peugeot 308

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,558 mi
Last recorded70,558 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YPX
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 70,558 miles

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

Nearside HEAD LIGHT BRACKET BROKEN

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside HEAD LIGHT BRACKET BROKEN

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 64,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Nov 2024 64,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 59,543 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 56,490 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 56,490 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 52,250 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 47,668 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 47,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 May 2020 44,102 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 44,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 38,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,682 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 28,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,411 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 308?

Based on 2,311,933 MOT tests across 194,298 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
194,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36,667
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24,928
brake binding 15,321
coil spring broken 14,587
Registration plate lamp not working 14,149
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YR12 YPX is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,434 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 308 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36,667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR12 YPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YR12 YPX is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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