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KM52 XNY

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

169,944 mi
Last recorded169,944 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 XNY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 169,944 miles

Oil leak

clutch judder

Fail 22 Aug 2014 169,944 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch judder

Pass 2 Aug 2013 159,845 miles

center rear seat belt missing

Fail 2 Aug 2013 159,811 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 147,980 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 147,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 132,498 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 132,494 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 121,837 miles

slight power steering leak

Fail 3 Jun 2010 121,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight power steering leak

Fail 27 May 2009 109,731 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2009 109,731 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 101,700 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 86,905 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 86,888 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 73,913 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 73,836 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KM52 XNY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KM52 XNY, 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 KM52 XNY registered?

KM52 XNY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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