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KP53 HLZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,790 mi
Last recorded126,790 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 HLZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 126,790 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 126,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf lamp (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 110,825 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,407 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,013 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 86,169 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 86,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,412 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,365 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 68,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,758 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,466 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,950 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking

fuel additive tank protective cover dammaged and out of shape

slight gear box oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 40,950 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both rear tyre side walls cracking

fuel additive tank protective cover dammaged and out of shape

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,947 miles

n/s washer jet poorly aligned

Fail 14 Nov 2008 35,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s w/jet n/w fully

Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,713 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,804 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 HLZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

KP53 HLZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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