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KP53 HBU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,033 mi
Last recorded72,033 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 72,033 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2025 70,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2024 69,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 67,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 56,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/wearing on outer tread

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn/wearing on outer tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre wearing badly on inner edge of tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,250 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 47,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 43,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,982 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,384 miles

slight play os front track rod

Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,658 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,434 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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KP53 HBU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KP53 HBU, 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 KP53 HBU registered?

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

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