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KV03 SYX

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

219,068 mi
Last recorded219,068 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 219,068 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 219,068 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 210,489 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 210,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 201,215 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 201,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 193,709 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 193,709 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 186,017 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 185,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 169,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 158,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box strap brpken

Pass 24 Feb 2014 141,345 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 127,662 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 114,163 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 96,202 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,467 miles

emmitions too cleen to be recorded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,707 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 70,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,513 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,447 miles

Horn intermittant operation

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 45,447 miles

Horn intermittant operation

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,004 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 SYX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

KV03 SYX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is KV03 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 SYX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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