MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
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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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