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YK52 BUV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,040 mi
Last recorded156,040 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 BUV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 156,040 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 156,040 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 148,540 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 148,523 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 132,717 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 132,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 109,348 miles

Air bag warning light on.

indicator switch insecure,

Fail 9 Mar 2011 109,178 miles

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

Air bag warning light on.

Hand brake efficiency lower on offside rear.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

indicator switch insecure,

Pass 15 Mar 2010 88,475 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 15 Mar 2010 88,475 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,969 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,299 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 40,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,652 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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YK52 BUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK52 BUV, 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 YK52 BUV registered?

YK52 BUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is YK52 BUV safe to buy?

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