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KP53 HVY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,308 mi
Last recorded124,308 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 HVY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 117,715 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 117,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

O/s/f brake slightly sticking

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 105,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 105,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 96,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 96,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 86,977 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,537 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,383 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 66,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,404 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,048 miles

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 HVY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

KP53 HVY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is KP53 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 HVY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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