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KV03 SSK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,529 mi
Last recorded141,529 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 SSK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 141,529 miles

rear exhaust corroding front bumper insecure engine mounting worn rear tyres wearing uneven front cooling fans insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2013 141,529 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corroding front bumper insecure engine mounting worn rear tyres wearing uneven front cooling fans insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2012 126,961 miles

some wear in front discs n/s rear tyre on legal limit front of vehicle has suffered accident damage taped up bumper some front grille damage

Fail 4 Jan 2012 126,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some wear in front discs n/s rear tyre on legal limit front of vehicle has suffered accident damage taped up bumper some front grille damage

Pass 4 Jan 2011 111,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 4 Jan 2011 111,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 23 Dec 2009 99,424 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 99,424 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge abs warning wire fowling tyre on full lock

Pass 3 Jan 2009 85,848 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 74,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 64,419 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,161 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 SSK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SSK, 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 SSK registered?

KV03 SSK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KV03 SSK shows 12 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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