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KP53 HDE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,508 mi
Last recorded99,508 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 HDE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 99,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 99,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,717 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 91,717 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,201 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,562 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 80,562 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,607 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2014 65,205 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,829 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 57,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,595 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 51,711 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 51,711 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

airbag lamp indicates a fault

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,610 miles

rear discs corroded

vehicle presented with rear seats folded down and luggage inside, rear seatbelts not tested

Fail 16 Nov 2010 49,607 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs corroded

vehicle presented with rear seats folded down and luggage inside, rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,754 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 41,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,320 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 31,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,638 miles

puncture off side rear tyre

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 HDE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KP53 HDE, 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 HDE registered?

KP53 HDE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is KP53 HDE safe to buy?

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