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KU03 YVW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,981 mi
Last recorded115,981 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 YVW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,981 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 20 Feb 2015 115,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats not fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear suspension stabiliser bar joint slightly worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear seats not fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,414 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,838 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 76,583 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 70,669 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 48,577 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 48,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 YVW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU03 YVW registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU03 YVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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