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KU53 UBB

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,182 mi
Last recorded156,182 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 UBB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 156,182 miles

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

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 142,528 miles

clamp on the exhaust is touching on a heat shield

nail in the n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

oil on the engine and gearbox

rear brake balance poor

rear brake discs very poor condition on the inner face , recommend replace

rear brakes bind when pedal is released for a few seconds

slight play in the n/s track rod end

Fail 10 Aug 2012 142,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 130,000 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

damage to o/s door mirror

damage to screen

undertray insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2011 130,000 miles

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

damage to o/s door mirror

damage to screen

undertray insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2010 114,067 miles

rear brake balance poor

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar end link

Pass 27 Jul 2009 100,691 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 77,306 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections fairly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 51,555 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,863 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 UBB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

KU53 UBB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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