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KP03 PYY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,179 mi
Last recorded127,179 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 PYY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2014 127,179 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 127,179 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 117,758 miles

Nearside front strut top bearing partialy seized

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,311 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 109,285 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 98,021 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 98,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 88,674 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 32,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,789 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,564 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2007 60,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 45,529 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2006 45,420 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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 PYY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PYY, 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 PYY registered?

KP03 PYY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is KP03 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 PYY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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