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K444 TEC

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,613 mi
Last recorded86,613 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 TEC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 86,613 miles

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

front fog lights inoperative

o/s/f seat belt slight damage

Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,613 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper loose center trim loose (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing jammed behind seat (5.1.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front fog lights inoperative

o/s/f seat belt slight damage

Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,138 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 84,138 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,846 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,624 miles

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

n/s steering wheel horn button in-op

Fail 30 Jun 2014 76,624 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s steering wheel horn button in-op

power steering pump noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,432 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 74,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,220 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 62,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise front disc corroded inside edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,980 miles

advise front disc corroded inside edges

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,826 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 53,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,354 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 44,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,009 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both rear tyres perishing

engine warning light on in vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2008 38,008 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both rear tyres perishing

engine warning light on in vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,816 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 29,408 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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K444 TEC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,230cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K444 TEC, 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 K444 TEC registered?

K444 TEC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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