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BU53 TYH

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,619 mi
Last recorded6,619 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 TYH
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 6,619 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 6,619 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 2,232 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 2,232 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 1,804 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 1,615 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 1,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 1,485 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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BU53 TYH is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

BU53 TYH is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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