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KU03 AWA

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,251 mi
Last recorded181,251 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 AWA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 181,251 miles

dpf light on

osf tyre wearing thin inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Mar 2015 181,233 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

dpf light on

osf tyre wearing thin inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 170,335 miles

dpf light on

engine undertray insecure

front brake pads wearing thin

front windscreen smoke dirty limited vision

rear bootlid damage

rear bumper damage

Fail 10 Mar 2014 170,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

dpf light on

engine undertray insecure

front brake pads wearing thin

front windscreen smoke dirty limited vision

rear bootlid damage

rear bumper damage

Fail 5 Mar 2013 157,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 157,641 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 156,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bonnet not staying open on struts

exhaust fap warning light on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 140,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 122,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 105,422 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 93,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 93,040 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 73,048 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 51,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,196 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 32,019 miles

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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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KU03 AWA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KU03 AWA, 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 KU03 AWA registered?

KU03 AWA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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