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KV03 EVU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,394 mi
Last recorded101,394 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 EVU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2024 101,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 100,591 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 100,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 99,193 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 97,146 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 93,867 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 91,971 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 86,139 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 79,988 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO BRAKE SERVO

Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,783 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,457 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,597 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,853 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 48,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,265 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,893 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 41,893 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,519 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 39,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,049 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,681 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,403 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2006 25,785 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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KV03 EVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KV03 EVU, 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 KV03 EVU registered?

KV03 EVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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The MOT history for KV03 EVU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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