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KN53 FHU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,172 mi
Last recorded210,172 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 FHU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 210,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 192,472 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 192,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 181,485 miles

play o/s.f seat frame

Fail 3 Nov 2010 181,485 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

play o/s.f seat frame

Pass 18 Dec 2008 130,200 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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KN53 FHU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN53 FHU, 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 KN53 FHU registered?

KN53 FHU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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