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KS52 WTC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,165 mi
Last recorded159,165 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 WTC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 159,165 miles

Front Upper strut bearings slightly notchy in operation

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint reservoir (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to rear underside suspension and brake components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 159,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60R15V (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Upper strut bearings slightly notchy in operation

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

Nearside Rear tyre has superficial cut in outer wall and nail in tread 205/60R15V

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint reservoir (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to rear underside suspension and brake components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2017 153,308 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage reservoir (2.3.3b)

front strut upper attachments slightly notchy

superficial cut in nearside rear 205/60R15V tyre outer wall

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 3 May 2017 153,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage reservoir (2.3.3b)

front strut upper attachments slightly notchy

superficial cut in nearside rear 205/60R15V tyre outer wall

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 10 May 2016 142,100 miles

Front 205/60R15V tyres wearing inner edges

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

Rear 205/60R15V tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 10 May 2016 142,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front 205/60R15V tyres wearing inner edges

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

Rear 205/60R15V tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 May 2015 125,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 106,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front 205/60R15V tyres approx 3mm

centre/ rear exhaust corroding at joint

offside rear 205/60R15V tyre approx 2.5mm

rear exhaust slightly leaking and corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 75,165 miles

exhaust rear interpipe/silencer join showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside rear tyre treads approx 3mm (205/60r15)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,112 miles

ns blade split on end

slight play in osr wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,439 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,424 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,894 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,013 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,377 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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KS52 WTC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 KS52 WTC, 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 KS52 WTC registered?

KS52 WTC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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