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KV03 RZK

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,639 mi
Last recorded161,639 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 RZK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 161,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 158,066 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 158,066 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 154,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 154,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 150,507 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

Fail 1 Jun 2015 150,394 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

Pass 9 Jun 2014 147,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 144,786 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 140,689 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 130,296 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 116,822 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 97,263 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 90,037 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 90,037 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 71,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 36,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RZK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RZK, 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 RZK registered?

KV03 RZK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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