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KP53 HFB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,747 mi
Last recorded121,747 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 HFB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 121,747 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,122 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

wipers poor

Pass 20 Dec 2018 96,901 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,508 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 96,117 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,751 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint track arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 95,730 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint track arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 95,207 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,724 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 94,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r road wheel slight binding

Pass 21 Jan 2013 93,975 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,951 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 90,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,417 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 70,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 54,649 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 54,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HFB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP53 HFB registered?

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

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