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KM03 ULA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

188,305 mi
Last recorded188,305 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 188,305 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front door check strap loose

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front head lamps deteriorated

slight exhaust blow front exhaust

Pass 19 Nov 2019 182,717 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 182,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 169,112 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low

front & rear brake discs corroded

indicator switch worn

Fail 20 Nov 2018 169,112 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front & rear brake discs corroded

indicator switch worn

Pass 28 Nov 2017 162,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & off side rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres getting perished & slightly out of shape

front & rear brake disc getting corroded

indicator switch getting worn

rear exhaust getting corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 162,097 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & off side rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres getting perished & slightly out of shape

front & rear brake disc getting corroded

indicator switch getting worn

rear exhaust getting corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 154,599 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

both rear inner brake disc getting corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2016 154,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

both rear inner brake disc getting corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 143,671 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 143,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 132,688 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Dec 2014 132,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2013 122,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 122,569 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 110,940 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Nov 2012 110,870 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Dec 2011 97,848 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 96,784 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 84,908 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,971 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight corrosion inside of nearside rear disc

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 ULA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KM03 ULA, 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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KM03 ULA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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