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KV53 UPC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,209 mi
Last recorded147,209 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 147,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 147,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wing, (1.9.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wing (1.9.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

slight play in nearside track rod inner axial joint

Pass 11 Feb 2015 136,439 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 132,677 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 115,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 115,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 98,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

minor engine oil leak

offside outer door sill slightly damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2010 78,794 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 17 Oct 2009 66,586 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 66,440 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake slighly binding

Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,878 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 55,875 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,862 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,066 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 UPC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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