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KU03 CKD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,594 mi
Last recorded160,594 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 CKD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 160,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit. (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 115,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 109,193 miles

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

O/S wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 12 Feb 2015 109,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

O/S wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,747 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,740 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 93,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,652 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 85,650 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,823 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,075 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,404 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 49,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,438 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,699 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 23,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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 CKD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CKD, 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 CKD registered?

KU03 CKD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is KU03 CKD safe to buy?

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