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KY03 PPV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

259,946 mi
Last recorded259,946 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 PPV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 259,946 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 212,544 miles

hand brake travel high on limit

major oil leak top of engine

n/s/f indicator faded

power steering bottle damp

rear indicators faded

Fail 28 Jan 2010 212,537 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both head lights poor images

hand brake travel high on limit

major oil leak top of engine

n/s/f indicator faded

power steering bottle damp

rear indicators faded

Pass 27 Jan 2009 159,870 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 91,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,369 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 65,235 miles

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

o/s/r tyre close to 2mm tread wear indicators

washer bottle leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,914 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 29,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 PPV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PPV, 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 PPV registered?

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

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