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KU03 YYV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,925 mi
Last recorded120,925 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 YYV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 120,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe covered with underseal

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,159 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIATED / WORN VERY UNEVENLY [ 195 / 65 VR15 ]

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 119,159 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIATED / WORN VERY UNEVENLY [ 195 / 65 VR15 ]

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,886 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF CORRODED FRONT BRAKE DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DETERIATED / WORN UNEVENLY [ 195 / 65 VR15 ]

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 108,566 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF CORRODED FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

HANDBRAKE PASS JUST MET

Pass 24 Apr 2017 103,413 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 103,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 97,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,762 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,194 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 84,194 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 76,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 66,327 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 66,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 58,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 58,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 49,666 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,666 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,713 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s front tyre perished

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,517 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,298 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 YYV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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