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KV53 UER

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,619 mi
Last recorded139,619 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UER
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 139,619 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 138,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 133,619 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 133,619 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded holes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 125,575 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 120,052 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 113,319 miles

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,887 miles

Nearside Front play in drop link

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 107,887 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front play in drop link

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,520 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,588 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 93,588 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,744 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 82,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,239 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 75,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,715 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,492 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,104 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,772 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 40,772 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KV53 UER is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KV53 UER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 UER registered?

KV53 UER is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KV53 UER shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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