2012 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · SB12 MVA
2012 Peugeot 5008 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 12,068 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 5008
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB12 MVA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2022
- 12,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB12 MVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Peugeot 5008 (SB12 MVA) between May 2015 and June 2022.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SB12 MVA Mileage History
- 29/05/201541,323 mi
- 19/04/201654,734 mi+13,411 mi
- 14/04/201768,799 mi+14,065 mi
- 14/04/201768,801 mi+2 mi
- 08/12/201779,618 mi+10,817 mi
- 09/12/201779,619 mi+1 mi
- 05/12/2018100,040 mi+20,421 mi
- 05/12/2018100,040 mi
- 04/12/2019119,988 mi+19,948 mi
- 06/12/2019119,988 mi
- 22/06/2021121,520 mi+1,532 mi
- 06/06/202212,068 mi-109,452 mi
Average of roughly -4,166 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Peugeot 5008 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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