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KY53 UKT

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

277,281 mi
Last recorded277,281 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 UKT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 277,281 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 235,725 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 235,672 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 214,460 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 89,497 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,092 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear disc slightly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,353 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2009 63,353 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,503 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 54,503 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,880 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 44,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,623 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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KY53 UKT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY53 UKT, 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 KY53 UKT registered?

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

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