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KV03 UCX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,872 mi
Last recorded191,872 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 UCX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 191,872 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 169,885 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 169,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 149,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 149,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 132,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

frant brake discs are very worn

Fail 14 Jun 2010 132,037 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

frant brake discs are very worn

Fail 8 May 2009 109,738 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 109,738 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,850 miles

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

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

f/r b/hoses rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/WEAR RACK NOISY MONITOR/

Fail 11 Apr 2008 84,850 miles

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

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

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

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

f/r b/hoses rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/WEAR RACK NOISY MONITOR/

Pass 10 May 2007 68,314 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 68,314 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,490 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 UCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

KV03 UCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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