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KP53 HBL

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,688 mi
Last recorded157,688 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 HBL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 157,688 miles

rear brake pipe's slightly corroded

rear exhaust broke

Fail 1 Jul 2019 157,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake pipe's slightly corroded

rear exhaust broke

Pass 18 Jun 2018 156,243 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 156,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 154,337 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 152,477 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 147,087 miles

oil leak posible oil cap fitment?

Fail 2 Jun 2015 147,087 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak posible oil cap fitment?

Pass 2 Jun 2014 140,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 140,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 133,554 miles

Corrosion on o/s/f and both rear coil springs

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f strut top mount/bearing tight,rough and judders may also be very slight in n/s/f

parking brake travel high

pitting on edge of front discs inner face

Pass 3 Jun 2013 133,554 miles

Corrosion on o/s/f and both rear coil springs

o/s/f strut top mount/bearing tight,rough and judders may also be very slight in n/s/f

parking brake travel high

pitting on edge of front discs inner face

Pass 27 Jun 2012 128,338 miles

both front discs slightly worn / lipped / corroded on inner faces.

condensation in nearside front fog lamp unit.

engine oil appears slightly overfull.

rear exhaust back box slightly corroded also supporting strap corroded.

stone chip & small crack in nearside rear indicator lamp unit.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 121,071 miles

slight corrosion on inner faces of front discs

Pass 18 Jun 2010 112,900 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 112,896 miles

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

offside rear brake disc outer face pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 104,753 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 104,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,625 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 82,625 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 70,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KP53 HBL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KP53 HBL, 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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KP53 HBL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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