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KY03 BKA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,061 mi
Last recorded123,061 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 BKA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 123,061 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

light misting of fuel around tank

Pass 24 Mar 2020 117,515 miles

Offside Rear outer disc face corroded

slight diesel leak from tank area

Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 109,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,646 miles

both front brake pad warning wire broken ( loom side)

exhaust join middle and rear corroded plus slight blow ( middle side)

nearside rear tyre 2mm plus pressure down

offside rear tyre 2.2mm

rear springs corroded

slight play nearside steering arm inner ball joint

slight play offside rear tie rod

some corrosion has started on the underside metal brake pipes

some corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,110 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 15 Mar 2017 98,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre bald on edges

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,615 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 7 Mar 2016 90,615 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,138 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 85,138 miles

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

front pads worn

offside front pad warning wire broken loom side

presure down nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2014 77,993 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front brake pad warning wire broken loom side

slight surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,993 miles

offside front brake pad warning wire broken loom side

slight surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,048 miles

nearside front tyre 1.97mm

offside front pad warning wire broken loom side

offside front tyre 2.7mm

play offside front drop link

Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,114 miles

brake pad warning lamp broken

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play offside anti roll bar drop link

wipers split and smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,820 miles

offside front brake pad waring wire broken loom side

Fail 18 Mar 2011 57,820 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front pads worn

offside front brake pad waring wire broken loom side

rear box and join middle and rear box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,736 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 50,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,127 miles

exhaust join middle and rear corroded / rear box corroded around mounting bracket

rear tyres close to wear bars on the outer part of the tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,353 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,017 miles

front outer pads approx 60% worn

nearside front tyre 2mm and offside front tyre 3mm

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 BKA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BKA, 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 BKA registered?

KY03 BKA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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