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KU53 HUA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

215,878 mi
Last recorded215,878 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 HUA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 215,878 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate poor

Fail 17 Mar 2016 215,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine oil leak

front number plate poor

rear section of front to back brake pipe corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2015 204,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti roll bar ball joint dust covers splitting

Pass 10 Mar 2015 204,494 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti roll bar ball joint dust covers splitting

Fail 14 Feb 2014 194,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine dipstick missing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 194,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine dipstick missing

Fail 8 Feb 2013 185,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 185,248 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 177,635 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 169,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 169,314 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 161,550 miles

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

osf locking wheel bolt broken

Fail 12 Feb 2010 161,539 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

osf locking wheel bolt broken

Pass 20 Feb 2009 155,446 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 137,377 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 117,363 miles

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 19 Sep 2006 109,781 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 HUA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KU53 HUA, 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 HUA registered?

KU53 HUA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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