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DK03 SVA

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,099 mi
Last recorded31,099 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 SVA
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 31,099 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 28,930 miles

rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2022 26,991 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 26,969 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected revs sticking high when throttle closed (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 25,764 miles

front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 30 Jun 2020 24,836 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 22,645 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 20,859 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,859 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,834 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,595 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,396 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 14,202 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 12,040 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 12,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,040 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 12,040 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 11,577 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 11,577 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 10,475 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 10,475 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

exhaust mount missing

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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DK03 SVA is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DK03 SVA, 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 DK03 SVA registered?

DK03 SVA is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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