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KM03 HCU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,686 mi
Last recorded84,686 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 HCU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,686 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,539 miles

slight play offside rear upper track control link

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,393 miles

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

centre exhaust section cracked at flange joint

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,413 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,262 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,805 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,450 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,982 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,997 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 15,997 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,028 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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KM03 HCU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KM03 HCU, 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 KM03 HCU registered?

KM03 HCU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is KM03 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 HCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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