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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Driver side. (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Passenger side. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Driver side. (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf, osf. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf, osf. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of arch/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general corrosion
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion on rear
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar 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)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
headlight main beam bulb fitted wrong..remove and refit .
n/s rear top arm inboard bush creaking.
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
headlight main beam bulb fitted wrong..remove and refit .
n/s rear top arm inboard bush creaking.
slight dust/drag rear brakes
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
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KP53 KYG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 KP53 KYG, 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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KP53 KYG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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