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KV53 UOU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,161 mi
Last recorded195,161 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 195,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 169,540 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 169,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 161,370 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,471 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,622 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 77,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,084 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,377 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,764 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 55,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2008 49,350 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,899 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 42,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,555 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 36,552 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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 UOU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOU, 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 UOU registered?

KV53 UOU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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