2012 Peugeot Boxer MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

2,315 Peugeot Boxer cars first used in 2012 had an MOT in 2025, at about 13 years old, and 76.1% passed first time. That is above the 63.5% for all cars first used in 2012.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2012 Peugeot Boxer cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2012 Peugeot Boxer MOT failure items
2012 Peugeot Boxer common failures
ItemValue
Service brake (roller test): efficiency below requirements2.5%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
Headlamp aim: too low2.2%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
Position lamp: not working1.7%
Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.7%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2012 Peugeot Boxer advisories
2012 Peugeot Boxer common advisories
ItemValue
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement9.9%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing6.6%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive6.0%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge5.2%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened4.0%
Brake pads: wearing thin3.2%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2012 Peugeot Boxer faults by area
2012 Peugeot Boxer faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment12.9%
Brakes6.9%
Suspension6.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.5%
Visibility3.5%
Body, chassis, structure3.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2012 Peugeot Boxer recorded mileage
2012 Peugeot Boxer mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
2,29428,10040,000 miles79,600

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Peugeot Boxer years

Peugeot Boxer first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20211,85481.6%87.2%
20201,66283.5%86.0%
20192,14182.8%83.5%
20182,27181.2%80.9%
20173,23479.3%78.2%
20163,33578.5%74.9%
20153,18077.2%71.9%
20142,71974.9%68.6%
20132,47577.2%65.8%
20122,31576.1%63.5%
20112,10776.7%61.2%
20101,97578.6%59.3%
20091,75772.2%58.3%
20082,17772.1%57.2%
20072,29870.3%57.4%
20062,54666.7%57.0%
20052,40863.7%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.