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KV53 UOT

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,112 mi
Last recorded114,112 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UOT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 114,112 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 111,236 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 111,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 111,215 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner sidewall damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2014 111,215 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 105,257 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cat convertor corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,673 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 77,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,598 miles

nearside front abs sensor has a crack init

Fail 1 Jul 2010 63,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front abs sensor has a crack init

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,660 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 54,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 35,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,469 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 29,379 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 UOT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UOT, 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 UOT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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