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AU53 BFN

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,964 mi
Last recorded18,964 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BFN
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2015 18,964 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking front body panels insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded mudguard insecure (6.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear body panels loose

Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 20 Jun 2014 15,619 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

unable to complete rear brake test due to bent center stand fouling rolling road

Pass 5 Feb 2013 13,135 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

centre of frame underneath corroding

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,040 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 10,892 miles

front fork slight pitting

Fail 7 Oct 2009 10,892 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

front fork slight pitting

Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,219 miles

front forks slight corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2008 9,219 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

front forks slight corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2007 7,581 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 5,805 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AU53 BFN is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU53 BFN, 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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AU53 BFN is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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