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KU03 BYK

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,040 mi
Last recorded139,040 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 BYK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 139,040 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 139,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 130,547 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 118,329 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 118,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 103,580 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 4 Mar 2009 103,580 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,551 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 81,551 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges of tread

Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,819 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight rear wheel inbalance

Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,189 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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KU03 BYK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BYK, 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 BYK registered?

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

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