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KP03 RKV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,166 mi
Last recorded108,166 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,166 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 104,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,732 miles

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

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Fail 22 Feb 2017 101,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,966 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 94,955 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,804 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 90,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,819 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,976 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 76,872 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 72,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,926 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 67,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,810 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,644 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,643 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 RKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

KP03 RKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is KP03 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 RKV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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