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KU53 WUV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,096 mi
Last recorded181,096 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 WUV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 181,096 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber is leaking

Nearside Rear wheel is damaged / bent in various places

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil from various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to Zone "A" less than 10mm in size (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 181,088 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber is leaking

Nearside Rear wheel is damaged / bent in various places

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil from various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to Zone "A" less than 10mm in size (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 177,117 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 177,117 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 171,058 miles

Nearside front sidelight light output deteriorated to the limits

Nearside rear indicator bulb colour deteriorated to the limits

Nearside rear wheel has damage to the bead rims

Offside number plate light, light output deteriorated to the limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damaged in several places in zone "A" (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 158,511 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the shoulders and in places are getting low in tread

Both rear tyres are perishing and cracking in the tread, in places are nearing the limit

The n/s front brake pads are getting low

the exhaust is leaking from the down pipe/flexi section area

the o/s rear registration bulb is dim

Pass 27 Jan 2015 146,391 miles

Chips in windscreen in Zone 'A'

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 146,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Chips in windscreen in Zone 'A'

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 135,687 miles

Nearside front fog lamp is insecure.

Nearside rear wheel rim is bent.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 125,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 113,171 miles

AIR BAG warning lamp is illuminated.

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim is bent in several places.

Offside rear road wheel inner rim is bent in one place.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 113,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

AIR BAG warning lamp is illuminated.

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim is bent in several places.

Offside rear road wheel inner rim is bent in one place.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 101,675 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe leaking to the limit.

near side front anti roll bar link play on limit.

off side rear indicator faded to limit.

slight bend to near side rear wheel rim.

small amount of play in steering rack.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 92,007 miles

air bag light permently on

rear brake pads worn very low

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 92,007 miles

air bag light permently on

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 9 Feb 2009 81,123 miles

Brake fluid level is low.

Damage to nearside rear wheel inner rim in two places and also on outer rim in one place which is near to the limits.

Front tyres are wearing low on tread edges.

Offside rear wheel is damaged in 1 place on inner rim.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 68,713 miles

Air bag warning lamp on.

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged.

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

Slight play in nearside rear suspension lower outer bush.

Fail 7 Feb 2008 68,501 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Air bag warning lamp on.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged.

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

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

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar lower ball joint.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension lower outer bush.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 57,428 miles

corrosion to both rear brake discs

damage to o/s/f chassis rail

slight damage to n/s/f outer wheel rim

slight damage to o/s/f inner and outer wheel rim

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 WUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

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

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