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KY03 YKA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,270 mi
Last recorded134,270 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 134,270 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 127,484 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 122,139 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 122,104 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2022 107,693 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 107,693 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,083 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 92,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 92,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner slightly tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2018 92,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner slightly tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2017 92,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,631 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 83,307 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 83,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,736 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,261 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,530 miles

slight play o.s.r. anti tramp bar

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake free play

Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,678 miles

front brake imbalance 19%

Fail 28 Mar 2007 41,678 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,221 miles

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 YKA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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