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YX12 VZV

2012 Peugeot 508

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,391 mi
Last recorded148,391 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 VZV
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 148,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 141,103 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 141,103 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 125,873 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 114,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 114,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,757 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,670 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,759 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2019 80,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,845 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 63,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,101 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 47,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,999 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 46,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,744 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,702 miles

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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YX12 VZV is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX12 VZV, 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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YX12 VZV is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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