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KP03 VZG

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

251,424 mi
Last recorded251,424 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 VZG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 251,424 miles

indicator stalk loose

Fail 27 Feb 2012 251,200 miles

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

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

handbrake cables cracked

indicator stalk loose

nearside rear tyre worn on inner /outer edge cose to limit

offside front tyre close to limit worn on edges offside rear tyre close to legal limit worn on edges

possible puncture offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 247,136 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 225,962 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 225,962 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 198,070 miles

play in offside rear upper camber track arm

Fail 26 Feb 2010 197,656 miles

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

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

offside rear and front tyres close to limit worn on edges

play in offside rear upper camber track arm

Pass 3 Mar 2009 161,873 miles

nearside rear outer side light not working

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in offside & nearside rear track arm inner bushes

Fail 19 Feb 2009 160,164 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer side light not working

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in offside & nearside rear track arm inner bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2008 142,346 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 139,111 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 139,111 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 112,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r brakes binding slightly

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 VZG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

KP03 VZG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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