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KU03 CNY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,387 mi
Last recorded148,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 148,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 148,387 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 140,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened casing chaffing (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened casing chaffing (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 140,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened casing chaffing (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened casing chaffing (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 133,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 133,167 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 123,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 115,704 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 108,478 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 108,478 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,260 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,126 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,941 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,561 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 30,559 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 CNY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CNY, 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 CNY registered?

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

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