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KX52 DVU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,888 mi
Last recorded156,888 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 156,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Passanger side dip has poor beam image.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 156,888 miles

Passanger side dip has poor beam image.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 133,781 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 133,781 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 120,919 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 120,912 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 118,078 miles

excess travel on handbrake lever

o/s/f brake discs scored

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

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

slight imbalance between rear brakes

Fail 1 Nov 2010 118,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

excess travel on handbrake lever

o/s/f brake discs scored

slight imbalance between rear brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2009 99,097 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 83,551 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat slightly insecure

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

hand brake travel could be improved

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 68,012 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 67,990 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,985 miles

exhaust corroded

unable to adjust drivers seat and wobbles

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 DVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KX52 DVU, 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 DVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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