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KY03 PKU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 144,438 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 144,427 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 131,831 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 131,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 116,942 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 101,889 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop links worn.

Rear indicaters pale.

Side repeters pale.

Windscreen damaged.

front tyres worn

Fail 24 Feb 2011 101,870 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front anti-roll bar drop links worn.

Rear indicaters pale.

Side repeters pale.

Windscreen damaged.

front tyres worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,014 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 86,819 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,911 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,378 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,159 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 32,159 miles

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

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 PKU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KY03 PKU, 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 PKU registered?

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

Is KY03 PKU safe to buy?

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