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KV53 UMD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,191 mi
Last recorded122,191 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 122,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2016 122,187 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,439 miles

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

front tyres perrishing

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 115,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres perrishing

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,176 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on outside edge

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

O/S/F tyre perrishing

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

parking brake operation stiff

Fail 24 Sep 2014 107,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F tyre worn low on outside edge

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

O/S/F tyre perrishing

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

parking brake operation stiff

Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,220 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 93,205 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,024 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,177 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 60,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,311 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 46,311 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,709 miles

both rear brake discs have surface corriosion

noisey clutch opperation

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,210 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 30,210 miles

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

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

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 UMD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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