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WU03 KBY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,443 mi
Last recorded87,443 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 KBY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,443 miles

high stop light not working

nearside offside door mirrors damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2017 87,443 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside offside (8.2.2)

high stop light not working

nearside offside door mirrors damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,684 miles

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2016 84,684 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror cover missing

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror cover missing

offside mirror damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,309 miles

All the tyre valve stems are becoming perished

The nearside and driverside front brake pad sensor wires are broken

Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,309 miles

All the tyre valve stems are becoming perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The nearside and driverside front brake pad sensor wires are broken

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,643 miles

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

nearside door mirror damage

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside door mirror damage

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2011 62,421 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,421 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,492 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2010 55,492 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,526 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 49,526 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,502 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,526 miles

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

nearside front disc slightly distorted

rear discs slightly distorted

Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,440 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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WU03 KBY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WU03 KBY, 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 WU03 KBY registered?

WU03 KBY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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