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KC03 VVJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,849 mi
Last recorded130,849 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 VVJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 130,849 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 126,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyres osr7mm osf5mm nsr7mm nsf6mm

Fail 22 Aug 2017 126,142 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

tyres osr7mm osf5mm nsr7mm nsf6mm

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,520 miles

tread depths osf6mm,osr8mm,nsf3mm,nsr3mm

Pass 13 Aug 2015 118,979 miles

tread depths,osf3mm,osr3mm,nsf4mm,nsr4mm

Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,885 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 115,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 112,761 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 112,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2012 110,095 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 107,535 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 104,854 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 102,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 95,164 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 85,019 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 85,019 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,042 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 64,042 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 VVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

KC03 VVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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