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KX52 DEU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,241 mi
Last recorded147,241 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 DEU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 147,241 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 147,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 141,533 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 141,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 139,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 139,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 135,982 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 135,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 132,569 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 132,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jun 2009 128,162 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 120,770 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 120,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 112,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 83,498 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 77,102 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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KX52 DEU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KX52 DEU, 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 KX52 DEU registered?

KX52 DEU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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