2012 Peugeot 508 1.6L Diesel · KN12 SMU
2012 Peugeot 508 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 154,356 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 508
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN12 SMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 154,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN12 SMU 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 (KN12 SMU) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KN12 SMU Mileage History
- 10/03/2022137,153 mi
- 24/03/2023142,495 mi+5,342 mi
- 30/03/2024149,047 mi+6,552 mi
- 30/03/2024149,047 mi
- 18/03/2025154,356 mi+5,309 mi
Average of roughly 5,690 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: Below Average
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