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KV53 UPE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

229,762 mi
Last recorded229,762 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 229,762 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine noisey

high level brake light has individual bulbs out

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges close to legal limit

offside park brake cable outer split

oil leak

some marking to windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2011 229,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine noisey

high level brake light has individual bulbs out

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges close to legal limit

offside park brake cable outer split

oil leak

some marking to windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2010 224,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

parking brake stiff to operate and grabbing

some mechanical noise from engine noted on test

Fail 10 Mar 2010 224,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some mechanical noise from engine noted on test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front pads getting worn

parking brake stiff to operate and grabbing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 216,771 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 216,771 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 209,859 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 UPE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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