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KP05 MLX

2005 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,563 mi
Last recorded143,563 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 40690,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 MLX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 143,563 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2013 128,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 May 2013 128,514 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2012 109,517 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 94,812 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 94,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 77,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,481 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,957 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 49,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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KP05 MLX is a 2005 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 90,604 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 KP05 MLX, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KP05 MLX registered?

KP05 MLX is a 2005 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is KP05 MLX safe to buy?

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