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KW03 LVE

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

256,700 mi
Last recorded256,700 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 LVE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 256,700 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 243,918 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 243,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 232,276 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 232,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 221,892 miles

n/s/f steering arm has a bit of play

o/s/f steering arm has a bit of play

Pass 2 Jul 2012 210,356 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 210,356 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 201,470 miles

n/s/f steering arm has abit of play

o/s/f steering arm has a bit of play

Pass 30 Jun 2011 190,198 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 190,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 177,800 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 177,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 166,501 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 154,031 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 141,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 132,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 113,146 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 102,267 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 82,632 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 62,785 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 12,350 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,645 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 18,947 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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KW03 LVE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KW03 LVE, 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 KW03 LVE registered?

KW03 LVE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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