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KM03 LYT

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,274 mi
Last recorded238,274 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 LYT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 238,274 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 238,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 227,178 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 227,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 218,977 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 211,389 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 201,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 191,978 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 191,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 182,002 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 171,552 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 171,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 161,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 151,723 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 142,589 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 132,817 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 132,519 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 123,777 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 116,261 miles

engine undercover hanging loose

Pass 19 Apr 2006 85,650 miles

wipers smearing windscreen

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 LYT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

KM03 LYT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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