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KV03 RKX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

302,163 mi
Last recorded302,163 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 May 2022 302,163 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing thin

both rear tyres close to 2mm

Pass 11 May 2021 297,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 297,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 295,301 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 295,299 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panel box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and corroded, about to fall off(dangerous) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cleaned lens, only just passable (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cleaned lens, only just passable (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 288,273 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

possible leak around fuel tank area

Fail 15 May 2019 288,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

possible leak around fuel tank area

Pass 16 May 2018 275,899 miles

Nearside handbrake reading slightly low

Offside Outer sill corroded

possible fuel tank leak when full dampness around tank

Pass 18 May 2017 263,967 miles

fuel tank damp. Advise attention

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft boot loose on joint

Offside sill corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 250,272 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 250,270 miles

Fuel system component leaking around tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 19 May 2015 235,575 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 235,575 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 219,514 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 219,514 miles

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

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

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

dampness noted around fuel tank

Pass 29 May 2013 202,450 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 202,448 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 May 2012 186,665 miles

Nearside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split slightly one end and both wipers smear slightly

Offside rear handbrake effort lags

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

Fail 31 May 2011 171,966 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 1.6mm limit in centre of treads 205/60 VR 15

Both rear tyre treads worn down to 2mm in centre of treads

Nail in centre of nearside rear tyre tread

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

Pass 31 May 2011 171,966 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 1.6mm limit in centre of treads 205/60 VR 15

Both rear tyre treads worn down to 2mm in centre of treads

Nail in centre of nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 1 Jun 2010 148,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 148,998 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 122,317 miles

rear and centre exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 97,617 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing in centre of tread 2.4mm left on

Pass 30 May 2007 76,773 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 53,443 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 RKX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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