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KA03 NBY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

251,563 mi
Last recorded251,563 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 NBY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 251,563 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 250,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 227,222 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is void of tread on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2015 227,222 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre is void of tread on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2014 223,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear track control arm inner bush has slight play.

Nearside rear tyre thread unevenly worn.

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 201,459 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 201,422 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing onb inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge-close to limit

Pass 6 Jul 2012 158,832 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot damp

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Fail 5 Jul 2012 158,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front outer cv boot damp

nearside no plate bulb faded

offside outer side light inop

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2011 127,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 118,611 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 112,130 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 111,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 111,803 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 110,445 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 110,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 85,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 85,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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KA03 NBY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KA03 NBY, 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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KA03 NBY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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