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KN52 YYC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,520 mi
Last recorded109,520 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 YYC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 107,084 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear both sides (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 102,401 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 98,490 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 96,478 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres on limits and wearing on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,089 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust braket broken

Fail 9 Aug 2013 89,088 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,178 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre deflated

Fail 13 Apr 2012 83,178 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to rear brake discs

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre deflated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,618 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,981 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 58,671 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,819 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 37,115 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,187 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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KN52 YYC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KN52 YYC, 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 KN52 YYC registered?

KN52 YYC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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