2012 Peugeot 508 2.0L Diesel · DS61 XYY
2012 Peugeot 508 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 141,752 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 508
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS61 XYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2026
- 141,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS61 XYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Peugeot 508 (DS61 XYY) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DS61 XYY Mileage History
- 14/06/2023119,022 mi
- 10/10/2024124,247 mi+5,225 mi
- 14/10/2024124,247 mi
- 15/07/2025134,319 mi+10,072 mi
- 18/09/2026141,752 mi+7,433 mi
Average of roughly 6,964 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 508 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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