2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Peugeot 508 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,548 MOT tests in 2024. 64.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time64.3%
Failed or needed repairs35.7%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,548 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    194 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    126 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    111 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.5%
  2. Suspension13.9%
  3. Brakes11.2%
  4. Tyres9.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  6. Body & chassis4.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  8. Steering1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn9.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Peugeot 508?

In 2024, 64.3% of 2012 Peugeot 508 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,548 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Peugeot 508?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Peugeot 508 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).