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AU03 CXS

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

24,617 mi
Last recorded24,617 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CXS
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,617 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 19,114 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 18,351 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 18,305 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 18,300 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 18,285 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Vivacity?

Based on 46,137 MOT tests across 8,506 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
1,082
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,046
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 851
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 838
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 794
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 775
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AU03 CXS is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 11,399 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 Vivacity fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 1,046 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 CXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Vivacity typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU03 CXS registered?

AU03 CXS is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is AU03 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 CXS shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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