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KP53 HHU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,206 mi
Last recorded179,206 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 HHU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 179,206 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 179,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2018 174,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 165,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 162,405 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 161,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 155,141 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2013 140,220 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 130,978 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 130,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 125,276 miles

Oil leak

engine tray inescure

Fail 11 Oct 2011 125,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

engine tray inescure

n/s and o/s front amd rear discs are worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 115,626 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2009 102,166 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 102,166 miles

EML on

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 85,831 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 85,831 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,996 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 66,957 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,755 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 47,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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 HHU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HHU, 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 HHU registered?

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

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