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YY12 EFX

2012 Peugeot 308

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,409 mi
Last recorded92,409 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 EFX
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 92,409 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield behind engine insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2024 84,862 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 84,862 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 77,127 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 77,127 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 77,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,582 miles

Nearside head lamp damage round bulb mount .foil tape used to correct head lamp projected image

Nearside head lamp lose on fixing

Fail 17 Nov 2022 72,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside head lamp lose on fixing

Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,368 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 65,365 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 60,194 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 60,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,892 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 42,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 36,539 miles

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and is cracking

rear brake pads look worn

Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,127 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,747 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YY12 EFX is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YY12 EFX, 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 YY12 EFX registered?

YY12 EFX is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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