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KY03 PPU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

85,992 mi
Last recorded85,992 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 PPU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 85,992 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 85,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 83,530 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 82,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,272 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,065 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,891 miles

park brake will soon require attention

Fail 26 Feb 2021 77,891 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

park brake will soon require attention

Pass 11 Feb 2020 76,850 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 76,849 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 75,926 miles

all 4 brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2019 75,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all 4 brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 75,060 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,714 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,706 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking/worn on edges

rear tyres worn down to wear indicators

Fail 3 Mar 2016 70,302 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking/worn on edges

rear tyres worn down to wear indicators

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,383 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2014 64,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,197 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,278 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,198 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,904 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 39,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,932 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,489 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,809 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 29,803 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,481 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,702 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 23,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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 PPU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

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

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