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KP03 GWM

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,791 mi
Last recorded94,791 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 GWM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 94,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 89,132 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 88,981 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

MIDDLE EXHAUST PIN HOLED/CORRODED....

old/top up fluid around p.a.s.resiviour..slight oil leak from rear of rocker gasket area..handbrake becoming high..

rear brake pads wearing low(3k)??..lip on rear brake discs..rear fitting kit corroded..n/s/f inner arch damaged..damage to n/s bumpers..

Pass 2 Oct 2009 83,648 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 83,647 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

CLUTCH PEDDAL HIGH..........................

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN LOW....

PIN HOLE IN CENTER EXHAUST/REAR EXHAUST CORRODED..

suspect slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing..slight movement in front outter roll bar links..n/s/f inner arch cover cracked..light scuffs around bodywork..

Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,750 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 74,750 miles

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

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

a/con pipe has been fouling lower coolant hose....edge wear on front tyres....

Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,667 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 65,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f brake disc worn very low....old/top up fluid around p.a.s.resiviour....light corrosion around exhaust system....n/s/f inner arch cover cracked....one high leval brake bulb not working....

Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,966 miles

ADVICE NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Pass 29 Sep 2005 35,562 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 35,562 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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KP03 GWM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KP03 GWM, 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 KP03 GWM registered?

KP03 GWM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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