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KP52 LPY

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,440 mi
Last recorded153,440 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 LPY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 153,440 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv gaiter damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2017 147,488 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 137,051 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv gaiter leaking a little still is complete tho recommend renewing in near future (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 137,051 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps - adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working renewed 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv gaiter leaking a little still is complete tho recommend renewing in near future (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer fluid reservoir (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 123,689 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 113,279 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 113,272 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,659 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 84,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 May 2012 84,608 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 May 2011 76,878 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 76,878 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 70,274 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,654 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,176 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,646 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,153 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 34,312 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 34,312 miles

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

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

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 LPY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KP52 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

KP52 LPY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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