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HK03 KAA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

436,425 mi
Last recorded436,425 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 KAA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 436,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside and nearside rear tyres both worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2021 431,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 431,142 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 428,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 428,927 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 423,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 423,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect pateren (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 411,319 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 395,823 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 371,715 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 349,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 8 Apr 2014 324,082 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 299,780 miles

HID headlamp bulbs fitted

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

headlamp aims on minimum

poor headlamp patterns

roiugh idle and blue smoke

Fail 5 Apr 2013 299,780 miles

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

HID headlamp bulbs fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

headlamp aims on minimum

number plate lamp bulbs poor output

poor headlamp patterns

roiugh idle and blue smoke

Pass 30 Mar 2012 273,677 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 273,675 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 235,971 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 235,969 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 187,023 miles

front brake pads, appear quite worn

slight play felt at steering wheel

Fail 31 Mar 2009 139,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 139,853 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 100,453 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 100,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,270 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 19,585 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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HK03 KAA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HK03 KAA, 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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HK03 KAA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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