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KY03 PVU

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,307 mi
Last recorded135,307 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 PVU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 135,307 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 124,630 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 124,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 109,793 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 103,826 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges.

Handbrake lever travel high.

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Vehicle just passed emissions.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 103,826 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges.

Handbrake lever travel high.

Oil leak.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Vehicle just passed emissions.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 100,473 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

brake check

front discs pitted

nearside rear and offside front tyres buld on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2009 92,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 92,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

note brake sensour light flickering on when brake is applied..

Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,164 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 59,341 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 59,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 41,251 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

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

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