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KV03 RLY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,601 mi
Last recorded146,601 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 146,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 146,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 131,192 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 131,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 116,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 116,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 107,772 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 107,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 101,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner face

Fail 11 Apr 2012 101,083 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner face

Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,007 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 93,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs inner brake surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,726 miles

Front discs inner edges slightly pitted

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs inner edges pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 74,679 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs inner brake surface reduced and edges corroded

slight play offside rear tie rod link ball joint

Fail 7 Jul 2009 74,675 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear brake discs inner brake surface reduced and edges corroded

slight play offside rear tie rod link ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,995 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,970 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 52,970 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,425 miles

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

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

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 RLY 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 57.9%.

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 RLY, 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 RLY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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