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KP53 HDV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,175 mi
Last recorded143,175 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 HDV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 143,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 140,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 134,916 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 127,697 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 127,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,596 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,273 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 112,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,725 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,407 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,956 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 81,857 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 81,857 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 75,585 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 75,503 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,250 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 65,244 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 47,951 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 47,951 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,109 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,418 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 HDV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

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

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