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BU51 XHS

2002 Peugeot Vivacity

Black Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,608 mi
Last recorded30,608 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Peugeot Vivacity12,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XHS
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 30,608 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 30,608 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,402 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,204 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 24,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 20,184 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 20,184 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,260 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,137 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 14,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 11,415 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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 XHS is a 2002 Peugeot Vivacity in Black with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 12,430 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 XHS, 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 24 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 XHS registered?

BU51 XHS is a 2002 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is BU51 XHS safe to buy?

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