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KN53 FOT

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,303 mi
Last recorded81,303 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 FOT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,303 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 81,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,725 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 76,723 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,966 miles

n/s rear disc corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 70,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

n/s rear disc corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,864 miles

Some damage to front number plate.

Pass 9 May 2011 64,239 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,445 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 57,445 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,885 miles

slight damage to front no plate

Fail 12 Jan 2009 50,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,108 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 45,940 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front undertray insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,210 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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KN53 FOT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

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

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