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KU03 CMY

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,112 mi
Last recorded115,112 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 CMY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 115,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2019 112,584 miles

Nearside Rear door handle operation

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 112,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper anti roll link cover deteriorating

Offside Front Upper anti roll link cover deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2017 111,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 111,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake efficiency low

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Jul 2015 110,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside front tyre wear/cracking

offside rear tyre wear/cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2014 108,486 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,709 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 101,693 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (rear application & release)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 82,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (rear application & release)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all discs slightly pitted

Fail 1 Apr 2009 61,202 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,660 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 42,602 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2006 30,556 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 May 2006 30,512 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust system is corroded at the rear

Handbrake has long travel

Tyres ; Nearside front - 2.22mm † Offside front - 2.76mm † Nearside rear - 2.99mm † Offside rear - Nail in tread

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 CMY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CMY, 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 CMY registered?

KU03 CMY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is KU03 CMY safe to buy?

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