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KY03 PKN

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,061 mi
Last recorded125,061 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 PKN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 125,061 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 125,061 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 121,272 miles

n/s/front suspension top mount bearing has a tight spot

Fail 17 May 2018 121,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/front suspension top mount bearing has a tight spot

Pass 9 May 2017 117,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,930 miles

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

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel flap release sticking

Fail 24 Feb 2014 103,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel flap release sticking

Pass 22 Feb 2013 97,657 miles

Exhaust partical filter warning on dash.

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,838 miles

Advise front discs corroded

Advise slight play in offside rear trak link

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 82,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,162 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 73,189 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,133 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,486 miles

Advse both handbrake cables worn

Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,327 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 45,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,279 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 PKN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PKN, 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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KY03 PKN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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