2012 Peugeot 508 1.6L Diesel · RK62 YBT
2012 Peugeot 508 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 132,659 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 508
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK62 YBT Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 132,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK62 YBT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Peugeot 508 (RK62 YBT) between August 2015 and January 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))”.
RK62 YBT Mileage History
- 28/08/201541,689 mi
- 26/08/201657,289 mi+15,600 mi
- 02/02/201760,223 mi+2,934 mi
- 09/01/201873,186 mi+12,963 mi
- 09/01/201873,186 mi
- 28/01/201984,833 mi+11,647 mi
- 28/01/202093,774 mi+8,941 mi
- 01/02/202198,766 mi+4,992 mi
- 19/01/2022108,595 mi+9,829 mi
- 28/01/2023115,122 mi+6,527 mi
- 30/01/2023115,165 mi+43 mi
- 26/01/2024125,165 mi+10,000 mi
- 29/01/2025132,659 mi+7,494 mi
- 29/01/2025132,659 mi
Average of roughly 9,653 miles per year across 14 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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