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KM53 PHK

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

260,560 mi
Last recorded260,560 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 PHK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 260,560 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 260,560 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 201,188 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 174,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 142,572 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 104,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 104,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 89,426 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2008 75,682 miles

slight play in steering rack at off side

Pass 26 Oct 2007 60,585 miles

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

parking permit in windscreen swept area

Fail 26 Oct 2007 60,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

parking permit in windscreen swept area

Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,689 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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KM53 PHK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KM53 PHK, 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 KM53 PHK registered?

KM53 PHK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is KM53 PHK safe to buy?

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