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KU03 ZYV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,909 mi
Last recorded86,909 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 ZYV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,909 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 May 2017 84,539 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished but not showing cords at time of test

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

Fail 23 May 2017 84,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished but not showing cords at time of test

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

Pass 16 May 2016 79,543 miles

Nearside mirror borken

Fail 16 May 2016 79,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,774 miles

nearside wing mirror broken

Fail 10 Jun 2015 74,768 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside wing mirror broken

Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,437 miles

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

Passenger side mirror damaged

Rear discs rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2012 71,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Passenger side mirror damaged

Rear discs rusty

Pass 4 May 2011 66,201 miles

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)

Rear (NSR/OSR) brake discs worn / pitted

Fail 28 Apr 2011 66,166 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

NSF brake disc worn

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)

Rear (NSR/OSR) brake discs worn / pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,047 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge???

o/s headlamp unit misted???

Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,447 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,061 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 50,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 44,508 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 44,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,852 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 ZYV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

KU03 ZYV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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