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KV03 HUP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

288,968 mi
Last recorded288,968 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 288,968 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 288,889 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 284,253 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 166,835 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 166,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 121,629 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 88,242 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,674 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 56,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (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 HUP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

KV03 HUP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is KV03 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 HUP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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