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KP53 HFY

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,441 mi
Last recorded164,441 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 HFY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 164,441 miles

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

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

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges at time of test

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge at time of test

play in o/s/r suspension arm ball joint

play to limit in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Fail 26 Aug 2016 164,422 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges at time of test

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge at time of test

play in o/s/r suspension arm ball joint

play to limit in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2015 144,803 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres inner edges worn very low

o/s/r brake fluctuating during roller brake test

slight play in o/s/r suspension bush

Fail 29 Jul 2015 144,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres inner edges worn very low

o/s/r brake fluctuating during roller brake test

slight play in o/s/r suspension bush

Pass 11 Aug 2014 136,359 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 136,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 129,288 miles

o/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

o/s/f cv boot has a slight leak of grease

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

o/s/r tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2013 129,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

o/s/f cv boot has a slight leak of grease

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

o/s/r tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2012 117,700 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,803 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front disks wearing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,016 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,672 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,493 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 32,493 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 HFY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

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

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