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KV03 AWP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

187,543 mi
Last recorded187,543 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 AWP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 187,543 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

indicator control stalk intermittent

Fail 30 Jan 2021 187,543 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TRANSVERSE TYPE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding < BOTH SIDES > (1.2.1 (f))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

indicator control stalk intermittent

Pass 5 Feb 2020 186,185 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

indication of diesel leak on fuel tank, no leaks found on time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2019 179,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 179,795 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 175,369 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 175,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 169,849 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 169,841 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working all brake light (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 156,346 miles

slight play in front link rods

Fail 22 Feb 2016 162,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken (8.2.3)

slight play in front link rods

Pass 17 Apr 2015 158,328 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 158,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cable adjusted too tight

Pass 31 Mar 2014 154,718 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 151,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 151,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 147,833 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 147,833 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 143,067 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outside edges, cords not exposed

Pass 26 Mar 2010 137,785 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 132,886 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

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

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 126,695 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 122,470 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 122,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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 19 Apr 2006 116,955 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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KV03 AWP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KV03 AWP, 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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KV03 AWP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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