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KN53 FMP

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,019 mi
Last recorded135,019 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 FMP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 135,019 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight partially insecure

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s tie bar's (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 135,019 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight partially insecure

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s tie bar's (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 122,782 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 115,457 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 111,413 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 105,695 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 97,558 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 89,974 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,032 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,585 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,504 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 68,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,134 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,843 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 51,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 FMP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN53 FMP, 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 FMP registered?

KN53 FMP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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