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AE52 XKA

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

164,581 mi
Last recorded164,581 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XKA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2016 164,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill near trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box to centre pipe (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Corrosion to steel brake pipe ferrules on ABS pump

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs and pads worn beyond service limits

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear anti-roll bar link D bushes deteriorated

Stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2015 161,064 miles

Airbag light intermittent

Both front tyres worn close to service limits

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Corrosion to rear exhaust system and joints

Engine oil leaks

O/s/r tyre worn close to service limits

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes deteriorated

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 4 Aug 2015 161,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn close to service limits

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Corrosion to rear exhaust system and joints

Engine oil leaks

O/s/r tyre worn close to service limits

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes deteriorated

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 27 Aug 2014 160,080 miles

Both n/s tyres worn to service limits

Corrosion to centre exhaust

Corrosion to o/s/f macpherson strut casing

Evidence of oil leaks around intercooler

General corrosion to suspension subframes and components

High smoke emission on overunn

N/s wiper poor operation

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Some knocking in front suspension

Some wear to front suspension arm bushes

Various small chips on windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2014 160,080 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both n/s tyres worn to service limits

Corrosion to centre exhaust

Corrosion to o/s/f macpherson strut casing

Evidence of oil leaks around intercooler

General corrosion to suspension subframes and components

High smoke emission on overunn

N/s wiper poor operation

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Some knocking in front suspension

Some wear to front suspension arm bushes

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2013 159,319 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 159,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 153,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2012 153,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2011 144,519 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 144,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 126,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

has a obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' not in drivers veiw at time of test

indicator switch changes direction on cancelling

Fail 26 Aug 2010 126,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

has a obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' not in drivers veiw at time of test

indicator switch changes direction on cancelling

Pass 10 Aug 2009 113,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 105,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicators switch direction on cancelling

Pass 31 Aug 2007 96,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 96,813 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,281 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 88,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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AE52 XKA is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 102,934 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 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 XKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE52 XKA is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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