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KY03 YKU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,890 mi
Last recorded90,890 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 90,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 80,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 78,349 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,173 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 77,173 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,924 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 73,277 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 73,218 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both rear inner discs.

secuirty of offside front discs borderline.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,183 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 70,183 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,609 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 66,609 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,951 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2008 62,937 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 51,615 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 39,346 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 YKU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YKU, 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 YKU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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