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KY03 YZV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

219,983 mi
Last recorded219,983 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2013 219,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine and gearbox slight oil leaks

front suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2013 219,983 miles

engine and gearbox slight oil leaks

front suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2011 207,446 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 190,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 177,508 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 151,970 miles

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

nearside and offside front anti roll bar end links rubbers missing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 151,970 miles

nearside and offside front anti roll bar end links rubbers missing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 120,394 miles

drivers seat movement

nearside and offside front tyres cuts in outer side walls

Fail 23 Mar 2007 120,394 miles

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

drivers seat movement

nearside and offside front tyres cuts in outer side walls

Fail 20 Dec 2006 109,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 109,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 76,367 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,367 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 YZV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

KY03 YZV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is KY03 YZV safe to buy?

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