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KM03 UMT

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

230,504 mi
Last recorded230,504 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 230,504 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 230,263 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 209,629 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 209,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2010 189,008 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 189,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 174,499 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 174,497 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 156,592 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 156,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 147,295 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 147,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 125,599 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 121,436 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust silencer strap corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 120,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 104,457 miles

both wiper blades split

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear discs showing heavy wear

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 UMT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

KM03 UMT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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