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KY03 YKP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

127,313 mi
Last recorded127,313 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 127,313 miles

Central Rear crossmember rustong

Fail 18 May 2026 127,313 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear crossmember rustong

Pass 15 May 2025 126,579 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 126,574 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 121,757 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 123,697 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 121,757 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 121,752 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 118,388 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 116,446 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise both front to rear steel brake pipes rusting at clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 115,068 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at clip rusting (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 113,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 109,933 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,151 miles

advise surface rust inner face both rear brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise surface rust on face of rear brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 89,883 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 85,949 miles

advise left rear tyre at 2m/m

advise right rear tyre at 2.5m/m

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,499 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise cat pipe wearing thin

advise chip in B zone of windscreen less than 40 m/m

Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,987 miles

advise exhaust wearing thin at joint with rear silencer

Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,805 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,883 miles

advise left rear tyer at 2.5m/m

Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,656 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 YKP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

KY03 YKP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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