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AU12 VVK

2012 Peugeot Rcz

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,640 mi
Last recorded89,640 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Rcz51,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VVK
MakePeugeot
ModelRcz
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 89,640 miles

both headlamps slightly loose (top fixings broken)

Fail 26 Sep 2025 89,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both headlamps slightly loose (top fixings broken)

Pass 8 Oct 2024 87,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 5 Oct 2023 85,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 28 Sep 2022 84,018 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 84,018 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,488 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 80,134 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp fixing broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 71,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 71,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 62,773 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,934 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,374 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,703 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,116 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Rcz?

Based on 169,978 MOT tests across 13,026 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
4,674
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
13,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,103
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 839
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AU12 VVK is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot Rcz models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot Rcz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 VVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Rcz typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot Rcz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU12 VVK is a 2012 Peugeot Rcz, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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