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KN53 HME

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,635 mi
Last recorded212,635 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 HME
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 212,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 158,917 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 114,588 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 114,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 98,664 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 98,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2009 88,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 72,998 miles

Front and rear discs showing signs of wear.

Offside door mirror cracked.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,543 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 54,543 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 36,918 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 HME is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HME, 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 HME registered?

KN53 HME is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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