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KV53 ULE

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,086 mi
Last recorded71,086 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ULE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 71,086 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 70,486 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,088 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking heavily (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn/cracking heavily

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads worn.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,902 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre cracking 205 55r16

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 67,902 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre cracking 205 55r16

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,910 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking 205 55r16

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

registration plate lamp cover missing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 64,910 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking 205 55r16

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

registration plate lamp cover missing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,025 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust & holed

Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,003 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust & holed

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side number plate light lens missing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 57,165 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 57,029 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,909 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,129 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,129 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,123 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,934 miles

Nearside Rear 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 ULE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

KV53 ULE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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