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KX52 DKE

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,953 mi
Last recorded133,953 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 DKE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 133,953 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,814 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 117,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,386 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in track arm.

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriating (inner)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,223 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,223 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,649 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 83,648 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,212 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,800 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,662 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 62,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,173 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 58,173 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,783 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 52,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,858 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slightly smeering windscreen

both rear tie rods have slight play in joint

both side repeater lights starting to change colour

near side rear indicator starting to change colour

slight play in near side front antiroll bar link

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,424 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 40,424 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,118 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside wiper blade split at ends

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,630 miles

slight play in offside+ nearside syeering rack arms

Fail 12 Jan 2006 26,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight play in offside+ nearside syeering rack arms

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 DKE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DKE, 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 DKE registered?

KX52 DKE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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