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FV52 KNB

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,570 mi
Last recorded199,570 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 KNB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 199,570 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 199,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 178,220 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 166,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 149,863 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 149,863 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 137,043 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 137,043 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 126,894 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 126,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

slight noise at n/s/f w/bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 115,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 103,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,972 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 86,777 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 75,319 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,534 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 65,440 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 53,182 miles

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

small stonechip in windscreen in zone b

Pass 8 Dec 2005 32,681 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 38,102 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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FV52 KNB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV52 KNB, 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 FV52 KNB registered?

FV52 KNB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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