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KP53 HEV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,187 mi
Last recorded123,187 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 HEV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 123,187 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 118,058 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,260 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 105,229 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 105,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,155 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,301 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

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

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

Rear handbrake performance slight imbalance

Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 39,938 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 39,935 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS rotor (3.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,868 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing - no cords visible at present

Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,342 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,128 miles

corrossion forming on both rear brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,901 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,030 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 HEV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

KP53 HEV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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