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BU03 FKG

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,242 mi
Last recorded17,242 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FKG
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 17,242 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 17,100 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,275 miles

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

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

Front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 25 Jul 2012 16,262 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

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

Front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 13,053 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 5 May 2010 9,768 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 9,751 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 1,252 miles

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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BU03 FKG is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU03 FKG, 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 BU03 FKG registered?

BU03 FKG is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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