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KV53 UFB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,638 mi
Last recorded105,638 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 105,638 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 101,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 96,265 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,345 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 92,345 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,488 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,768 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,545 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 74,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,521 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,208 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge of the tread

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,549 miles

n/s outer sill bent

Fail 23 Aug 2012 62,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear brake discs worn

n/s outer sill bent

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,242 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 55,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,961 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 35,719 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

exhaust smoke level near limit

Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,186 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 29,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UFB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 UFB, 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 UFB registered?

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

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