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KC52 UCS

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

293,933 mi
Last recorded293,933 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 UCS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 293,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 283,937 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 283,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 272,781 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 272,758 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 268,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 268,665 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 239,563 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 201,427 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 200,467 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 119,238 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 118,972 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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KC52 UCS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KC52 UCS, 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 KC52 UCS registered?

KC52 UCS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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