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KU03 CEK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,093 mi
Last recorded76,093 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 CEK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2014 76,093 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 76,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 71,492 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 71,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 69,366 miles

both side rear front track control arm inner bushes have slight play

exhaust centre section rear joint weakening

n/s/r brake noise when rotated

o/s handbrake cable outer cable showing wear

Fail 14 Nov 2011 69,366 miles

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

both side rear front track control arm inner bushes have slight play

exhaust centre section rear joint weakening

n/s/r brake noise when rotated

o/s handbrake cable outer cable showing wear

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,819 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc rusty on inner face

slight play in n/s and o/s rear upper track control arm inner bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,867 miles

both number plates are detiorating

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,956 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,612 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 CEK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KU03 CEK, 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 CEK registered?

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

Is KU03 CEK safe to buy?

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