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BU53 ODH

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,546 mi
Last recorded28,546 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ODH
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 28,546 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 28,375 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 28,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,694 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 25,694 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,328 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,816 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 15,736 miles

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

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

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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BU53 ODH is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Black 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 BU53 ODH, 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 BU53 ODH registered?

BU53 ODH is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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