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KN53 OLT

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,948 mi
Last recorded146,948 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 OLT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 146,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 142,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front abs pick up ring damaged but not showing a light on the dash

Offside Front brake wear indicator wire damaged but not showing a light on the dash

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 136,808 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and tray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2021 136,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and tray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,015 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Fail 23 Oct 2020 133,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 131,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 125,350 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre, has a minor cut in tread.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,668 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 118,668 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 113,541 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre showing wear on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers and trays fitted

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 100,695 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,200 miles

tow bar electric socket bracket corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 87,962 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 87,948 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 80,602 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 74,187 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,680 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2006 42,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OLT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OLT, 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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KN53 OLT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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