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KC03 VDE

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,647 mi
Last recorded215,647 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 VDE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 215,647 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 205,327 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

advise under vehicle corroaded in places

Fail 13 Nov 2014 205,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

advise under vehicle corroaded in places

Pass 15 Nov 2013 193,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear hand brake cables starting to rub through on bracket

Fail 14 Nov 2013 193,587 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear hand brake cables starting to rub through on bracket

Pass 26 Nov 2012 176,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 155,770 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 134,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S front foglight condensated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 117,040 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 95,325 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 95,325 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 70,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 70,637 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 55,811 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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KC03 VDE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc 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 KC03 VDE, 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 KC03 VDE registered?

KC03 VDE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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