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KP03 GWV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,643 mi
Last recorded152,643 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 GWV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 152,643 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn and noisey

Fail 5 Nov 2014 152,641 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 135,924 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 135,924 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 119,541 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 101,713 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,563 miles

all tyres worn heavily on edges

front brake discs look well worn

nearside front and rear tyre are bald on outer edges, recommend replacement

rear number plate damaged

slight freeplay within steering system,

Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,430 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 70,430 miles

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

offisde rear tyre worn low early replacement advised

Pass 11 Apr 2009 60,665 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 60,665 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,438 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 56,371 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,308 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 50,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,868 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 37,868 miles

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

Rear Brake stationary pin corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in handbrake mechanism

slight interaction in both rear lamp units

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 GWV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

KP03 GWV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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