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PK53 CVE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,188 mi
Last recorded203,188 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 CVE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 203,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 200,054 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear axle brake pads. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 197,366 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 184,012 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 166,400 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 166,129 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 151,354 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 133,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 119,420 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 119,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 106,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 99,386 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 99,386 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 87,725 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 77,967 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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PK53 CVE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK53 CVE, 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 PK53 CVE registered?

PK53 CVE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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