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KV53 ULC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,434 mi
Last recorded152,434 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 152,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 147,612 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 142,281 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 134,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 125,382 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)

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

front discs worn

rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

Pass 22 Aug 2012 114,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 104,657 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded.os & ns rear tyres tread low.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 104,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front & rear brake discs corroded.os & ns rear tyres tread low.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 96,629 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 86,735 miles

front brake pads low.rear brake discs corroded.parking park travel.front tyres tread low.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 76,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,782 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,538 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 52,205 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 ULC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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