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SP53 UVK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,620 mi
Last recorded156,620 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 UVK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 156,620 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 151,780 miles

Centre exhaust rubbers perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 151,776 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 147,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust rubbers damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2014 147,156 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust rubbers damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2013 140,768 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 140,768 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 132,804 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 132,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 124,737 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 27 Sep 2010 113,110 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake disc wearing

rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 27 Sep 2010 113,110 miles

front brake disc wearing

rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 15 Sep 2009 97,419 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 80,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 80,760 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,665 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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SP53 UVK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP53 UVK, 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 SP53 UVK registered?

SP53 UVK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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