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KV53 UFA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

238,438 mi
Last recorded238,438 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 238,438 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 236,163 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 232,052 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 232,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 228,714 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 228,714 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 224,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 218,439 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 214,534 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 214,419 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229n/s 326o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 210,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in drivers rear tie bar

Fail 19 Sep 2016 210,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in drivers rear tie bar

Pass 7 Sep 2015 205,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 205,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 200,122 miles

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

indicator stalk slighty detiorated

Fail 20 Sep 2014 200,039 miles

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

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

indicator stalk slighty detiorated

Pass 7 Sep 2013 186,140 miles

Both rear brake discs worn and corroded

Front Brake pad wear warning light disconnected

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2013 186,067 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs worn and corroded

Front Brake pad wear warning light disconnected

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2012 167,973 miles

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

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 15 Sep 2012 167,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 136,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 121,421 miles

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

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

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)

side wall damage to n/s/front tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2010 121,421 miles

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

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

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

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)

side wall damage to n/s/front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 99,942 miles

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

o/s/front brake warning wires broken

Fail 26 Sep 2008 99,942 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

o/s/front brake warning wires broken

Pass 26 Sep 2007 83,563 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 83,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre has cut in outter sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,853 miles

Offside 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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KV53 UFA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KV53 UFA, 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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KV53 UFA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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