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DU53 KYT

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,924 mi
Last recorded142,924 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 KYT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2015 142,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs corroding

front inner pads getting low

osr spring corroding

osr tyre cracking

rear discs corroding

slight noise from nsr wheel?

slight play nsr wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2015 142,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs corroding

front inner pads getting low

osr spring corroding

osr tyre cracking

rear discs corroding

slight noise from nsr wheel?

slight play nsr wheel

Pass 27 Jan 2014 139,854 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 135,883 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 135,874 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 163,068 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 136,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 129,300 miles

front brake discs inner faces worn

nearside rear brake pads worn and are worn more than offside rear

rear discs inner faces corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2010 125,649 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 121,697 miles

slight play in nearside rear hub

Fail 19 Jan 2009 121,697 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in nearside rear hub

Pass 22 Jan 2008 116,718 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 108,609 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 106,466 miles

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

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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DU53 KYT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU53 KYT, 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 DU53 KYT registered?

DU53 KYT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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