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KY03 PKX

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,390 mi
Last recorded68,390 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 136,404 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 134,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2017 134,246 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2016 131,144 miles

drivers door checkstrap faulty

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 131,118 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,996 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 128,994 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 124,186 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 124,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 117,541 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox in poor condition

front brake discs scored/pitted

Fail 7 Oct 2013 117,540 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox in poor condition

front brake discs scored/pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2012 111,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 106,755 miles

slight corrosion on osr brake disc

slight movement in osf seat frame

Fail 7 Oct 2011 106,754 miles

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

slight corrosion on osr brake disc

slight judder in front brake discs

slight movement in osf seat frame

Pass 7 Oct 2010 99,782 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 99,782 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 93,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 78,576 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 78,576 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,709 miles

rear brake discs coroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads getting low!

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,406 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 54,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,905 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 PKX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PKX, 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 PKX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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