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KV53 ZRE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,477 mi
Last recorded198,477 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 198,477 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 198,475 miles

Inner Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 186,060 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 186,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 172,310 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 158,106 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 142,995 miles

air bag warning lamp stays on

front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 13 Jan 2011 142,995 miles

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

air bag warning lamp stays on

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

Pass 18 Nov 2009 125,976 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside rear tyre tread outer edge worn to 1.6mm

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 1 Dec 2008 105,304 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 105,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 85,640 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,349 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 ZRE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 ZRE registered?

KV53 ZRE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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