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BU51 BWY

2001 Peugeot Vivacity

Maroon Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,680 mi
Last recorded11,680 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Vivacity13,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 BWY
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 11,680 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 11,663 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 11,657 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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BU51 BWY is a 2001 Peugeot Vivacity in Maroon with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 13,247 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 BU51 BWY, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 BWY registered?

BU51 BWY is a 2001 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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The MOT history for BU51 BWY shows 3 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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