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KP03 HWS

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,775 mi
Last recorded84,775 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 HWS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 84,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,650 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2015 80,886 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,694 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,756 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,515 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,515 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes imbalance

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,815 miles

front brake discs worn

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

o/s and n/s/f brake metal pipes corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2010 54,815 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2009 51,448 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,083 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 38,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,295 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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KP03 HWS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KP03 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

KP03 HWS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is KP03 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 HWS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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