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KV53 UEZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,976 mi
Last recorded120,976 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UEZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,976 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,472 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 114,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 114,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2014 108,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,990 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 629,566 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,741 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 78,467 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 70,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

center rear seat belt starting to fry

Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,297 miles

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

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

center rear seat belt starting to fry

Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,843 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,580 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 36,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,286 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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KV53 UEZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KV53 UEZ, 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 KV53 UEZ registered?

KV53 UEZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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