2012 Peugeot 508 2.2L Diesel · FE12 EWL
2012 Peugeot 508 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 107,571 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 508
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE12 EWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 107,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE12 EWL 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 (FE12 EWL) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached securing bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
FE12 EWL Mileage History
- 14/07/202390,178 mi
- 12/07/202495,673 mi+5,495 mi
- 11/07/2025101,754 mi+6,081 mi
- 13/07/2026107,571 mi+5,817 mi
- 13/07/2026107,571 mi
Average of roughly 5,802 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 508 (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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