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KV53 UKC

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,419 mi
Last recorded194,419 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UKC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 194,419 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 194,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 191,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 191,970 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 188,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 188,765 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 184,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2013 175,760 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 167,522 miles

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

front number plate tatty

n/s/f tyre very low on outer edge 205/55/16

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres treads getting low

rear pads getting low

small chips in n/s screen

top engine cover adrift

Fail 26 Jan 2012 167,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front number plate tatty

n/s/f tyre very low on outer edge 205/55/16

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres treads getting low

rear pads getting low

small chips in n/s screen

top engine cover adrift

Pass 27 Jul 2011 159,329 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2011 159,329 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake travel high

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 142,172 miles

Front brake discs some corrosion

Front number plate damaged

Front screen chipped A and B zones

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jul 2010 142,172 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs some corrosion

Front number plate damaged

Front screen chipped A and B zones

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 135,231 miles

Centre stop light has bulb out

N/S washer jet blocked but O/S supplying sufficient spray for windscreen.

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

Wipers streaking, but clearing screen

Pass 8 Feb 2008 106,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 90,931 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 90,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UKC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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