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YX12 SWY

2012 Peugeot 308

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,875 mi
Last recorded106,875 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 SWY
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 106,875 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 6 Sep 2024 101,947 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 101,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 98,330 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 98,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 95,963 miles

Offside Front c v boot insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2021 92,657 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall ageing

Fail 4 Sep 2021 92,657 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall ageing

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,009 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,288 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 70,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit poor condition (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,542 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 62,542 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,563 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SWY is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Grey 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 YX12 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

YX12 SWY is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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