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EX03 KKB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,653 mi
Last recorded197,653 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 KKB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2014 197,653 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 197,653 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 172,640 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 151,339 miles

Exhaust front flexi hose blowing

Nearside rear suspension link arm bush worn

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside rear suspension link arm ball joint worn

Oil leak

One bulb not working nearside rear side light

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

Fail 19 May 2012 151,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust front flexi hose blowing

Nearside rear suspension link arm bush worn

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside rear suspension link arm ball joint worn

Oil leak

One bulb not working nearside rear side light

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

Pass 19 May 2011 131,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 111,463 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 111,456 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 90,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 70,305 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 54,757 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,781 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 42,781 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,898 miles

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

fuel flap broken

little reserve travel left on handbrake lever

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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EX03 KKB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver 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 EX03 KKB, 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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EX03 KKB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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