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VN03 KXK

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,072 mi
Last recorded147,072 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 KXK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 147,072 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component top shaft seal damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 136,503 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 136,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 128,896 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 115,653 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 115,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 103,963 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 103,963 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,574 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 92,572 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 87,498 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 87,498 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,266 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 64,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP TOP MOUNTING BROKEN.NEARSIDE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINK NEARSIDE SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,583 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 54,409 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,935 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 42,935 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 38,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 29,007 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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VN03 KXK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VN03 KXK, 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 VN03 KXK registered?

VN03 KXK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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