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KP52 LDU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

159,069 mi
Last recorded159,069 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 LDU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 159,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 159,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 156,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 150,778 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 150,778 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 142,708 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 142,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 138,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 134,929 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 134,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 130,794 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 130,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 127,929 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 125,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 125,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 121,610 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 114,136 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 114,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 106,316 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2012 106,316 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2011 97,637 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,130 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 89,030 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 81,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,704 miles

airbag light on

Fail 29 Nov 2008 71,704 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

airbag light on

Fail 12 Oct 2007 64,575 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 64,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,834 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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KP52 LDU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KP52 LDU, 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 KP52 LDU registered?

KP52 LDU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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