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KU53 AAE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 AAE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 130,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2013 130,000 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2012 100,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,981 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,629 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 72,669 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 72,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,691 miles

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

advise slight play off side rear wheel

Fail 30 Apr 2008 68,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

advise slight play off side rear wheel

Pass 4 May 2007 64,215 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,603 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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KU53 AAE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KU53 AAE, 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 KU53 AAE registered?

KU53 AAE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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