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KX52 DLE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

253,576 mi
Last recorded253,576 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 DLE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 253,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 246,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 246,046 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 238,833 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 238,833 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil leaks on engine

slight play in nearside front link bar

Pass 14 Jan 2011 229,303 miles

airbag light is on dash

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2011 229,303 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light is on dash

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 215,881 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

airbag light is on, on dash

centre of steering wheel slightly raised ( airbag unit)

o/s/r number plate light very sligfhtly dim

slight noise coming from within n/s/r brake disc

Fail 21 Jan 2010 215,881 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

airbag light is on, on dash

centre of steering wheel slightly raised ( airbag unit)

o/s/r number plate light very sligfhtly dim

slight noise coming from within n/s/r brake disc

Pass 22 Jan 2009 196,638 miles

Air bag light on

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

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 196,474 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Air bag light on

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

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 138,449 miles

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2008 138,244 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2007 91,537 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,577 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 46,577 miles

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

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

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 DLE 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 56.3%.

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

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