MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
air bag light permently on
rear brake pads worn very low
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.
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.
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.
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KU53 WUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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