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KY03 AEG

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,658 mi
Last recorded86,658 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 AEG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,950 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,870 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 64,870 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,531 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 61,531 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 57,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,998 miles

exhaust centre pipe has small hole on curved part

exhaust silencer startint to rust

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

slight play in n/s/f drop link

slight play in o/s/f drop link

slight play n/s/r tie rod

slight play o/s/r tie rod

Fail 21 Feb 2013 52,998 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

slight play in n/s/f drop link

slight play in o/s/f drop link

slight play n/s/r tie rod

slight play o/s/r tie rod

exhaust centre pipe has small hole on curved part

exhaust silencer startint to rust

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,771 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,028 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,699 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,475 miles

HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION;JUST IN LIMIT FOR MOT---

REAR BRAKE PADS;GETTING LOW==========

RIDGES ON FRONT DISC -- AND FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW;;;

SOME WEAR TO FRONT SUSPENSION DROP LINKS#####

Pass 1 Mar 2008 31,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,850 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,975 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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KY03 AEG 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 77.8%.

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 KY03 AEG, 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 KY03 AEG registered?

KY03 AEG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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