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KM53 PKA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,455 mi
Last recorded147,455 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 PKA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 147,455 miles

Nearside Front wheel is steel all others ally

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre going down ()

Fail 11 Dec 2018 147,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel is steel all others ally

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre going down ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 139,470 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 139,468 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 131,359 miles

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)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion and repair

Fail 14 Dec 2016 131,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion and repair

Pass 27 Oct 2015 127,197 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 119,860 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 107,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsf strut top bearing getting sticky

Fail 6 Nov 2013 107,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nsf strut top bearing getting sticky

Pass 12 Nov 2012 97,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 97,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 86,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2011 86,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake disks carroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,257 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,640 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,867 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 32,814 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PKA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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