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DA52 KOW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,907 mi
Last recorded182,907 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 KOW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 182,907 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 182,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 152,585 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2013 152,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 126,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 122,873 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 118,757 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 118,757 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 114,940 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 110,991 miles

Centre seat belt fastener fitted incorrectly unable to use

Pass 4 Apr 2007 105,343 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 99,273 miles

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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DA52 KOW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 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 DA52 KOW, 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 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA52 KOW registered?

DA52 KOW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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