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KP53 KYR

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,857 mi
Last recorded210,857 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 KYR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 210,857 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 210,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 189,804 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 177,121 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 168,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 168,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 151,295 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 151,293 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2012 135,918 miles

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

offside wiper blade deteriorating

some corrosion in offside rear disc

Pass 1 Nov 2011 123,102 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 109,093 miles

slight play in n/s/f suspension drop links

very slight play in both rear track rods

Fail 21 Oct 2010 109,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s/f suspension drop links

very slight play in both rear track rods

Pass 8 Oct 2009 94,272 miles

slight play in n/s/f suspension drop link

slight play in o/s/r track rod

Pass 16 Oct 2008 81,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 64,370 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wipers split

Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,197 miles

Advise osr brke effort low may need attention at a later date !

Advise total brake effort low

advise nsf wire hanging close to track ajustment arm

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 KYR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KYR, 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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KP53 KYR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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