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KV03 UCJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,158 mi
Last recorded166,158 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 UCJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 166,158 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread very low

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

anti pollution light on

rear silencer touching wheel arch liner

Fail 27 Apr 2016 166,157 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread very low

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

anti pollution light on

rear silencer touching wheel arch liner

Pass 27 Mar 2015 159,804 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 159,804 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 151,129 miles

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

horn switch slightly ajar.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 151,129 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

horn switch slightly ajar.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 141,831 miles

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

horn switch slightly ajar.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 141,831 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

horn switch slightly ajar.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 133,612 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 125,972 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 125,972 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 121,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

MIL lamp illuminated

particulate filter fitted, no reading from exhaust

OIL LEAK FROM FAULTY SUMP BUNG

lower rear engine mounting bolt not secure in mounting

Pass 10 Mar 2010 120,967 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 120,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 111,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 95,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 78,082 miles

a visual smoke test was carried out because vehicle is very lean and smoke meter could not detect any smoke [took advice from dave wateman from vosa]

Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,984 miles

Nearside Rear 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 UCJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

KV03 UCJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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