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KV03 WUA

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,490 mi
Last recorded172,490 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 172,490 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 160,997 miles

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

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 150,445 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 139,656 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 139,651 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 139,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroded on centre to tail pipe joint

Pass 12 Jul 2012 126,579 miles

front & rear discs corroded

exhaust centre to tail box joint corroded

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape & only just on legal limit

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape on inside edge

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 126,579 miles

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

exhaust centre to tail box joint corroded

front & rear discs corroded

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape & only just on legal limit

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape on inside edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 114,343 miles

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

o/s + n/s/r coil springs corroded

o/s/f mcpherson strut top bearing slightly notchy

Fail 26 Jul 2011 114,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

o/s + n/s/r coil springs corroded

o/s/f mcpherson strut top bearing slightly notchy

unable to check o/s/f wheel bearing due to brake being siezed on

Pass 24 Jul 2010 100,916 miles

n/s/f wiper very slightly deteriorated

slight pitting in rear discs

Fail 23 Jul 2010 100,916 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper very slightly deteriorated

slight pitting in rear discs

Pass 29 Jul 2009 85,782 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 85,413 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,210 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,312 miles

n/s front tyre 3mm

o/s front tyre worn more on inside edge and down to 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,883 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 WUA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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