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YX12 SWU

2012 Peugeot 308

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,116 mi
Last recorded72,116 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 SWU
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 72,116 miles

Nearside Front headlight just secure

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suggest replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Apr 2025 60,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 60,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 56,779 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside & Offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 56,774 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside & Offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 53,320 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

objects removed from drivers view

Pass 1 Apr 2022 48,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise wear to tyre on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise perishing to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,242 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 38,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 38,268 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 31,633 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 20,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

both rear tyres deteriorating

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Apr 2017 20,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

both rear tyres deteriorating

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,547 miles

child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 12,044 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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YX12 SWU is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX12 SWU, 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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What year was YX12 SWU registered?

YX12 SWU is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is YX12 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 SWU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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