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BU04 EBM

2004 Peugeot Vivacity

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,485 mi
Last recorded31,485 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Peugeot Vivacity10,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 EBM
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,485 miles

front mudguard missing

Fail 29 Oct 2012 31,465 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

front mudguard missing

Pass 8 May 2009 27,839 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 27,514 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

light for main beam on clocks inop

Rear tyre punctured flat

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,282 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,040 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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BU04 EBM is a 2004 Peugeot Vivacity in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 10,929 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 BU04 EBM, 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 22 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU04 EBM registered?

BU04 EBM is a 2004 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BU04 EBM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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