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KV53 ULK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

142,969 mi
Last recorded142,969 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 142,969 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 142,828 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2025 137,160 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 136,713 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 128,355 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 127,310 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 120,426 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 109,968 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,269 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 99,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,080 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,111 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,909 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 86,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,840 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 82,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Phonic wheel broken (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 77,418 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 77,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,845 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 73,843 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,095 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,702 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,968 miles

horn works intermittantly, advise in vestigation/repair.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 50,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

horn works intermittantly, advise in vestigation/repair.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,735 miles

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 ULK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ULK, 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 ULK registered?

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

Is KV53 ULK safe to buy?

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