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KY53 CKV

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,898 mi
Last recorded120,898 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 CKV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 120,898 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 112,855 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking up (old tyre)

engine oil leak(down offside crank casing)

no spare wheel present

Fail 28 Dec 2017 112,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation of spare tyre incorrect on this side of vehicle (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking up (old tyre)

engine oil leak(down offside crank casing)

no spare wheel present

Pass 29 Dec 2016 103,222 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 103,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 97,490 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 97,490 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 91,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 85,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,656 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 78,228 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 78,228 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,221 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 66,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 52,937 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 52,937 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,025 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2007 38,025 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,107 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 29,969 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs worn and corroded

front pads about 4mm left

rear discs corroded

slight play in n/s/f droplink

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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KY53 CKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY53 CKV, 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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KY53 CKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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