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EK03 MZU

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

23,365 mi
Last recorded23,365 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 MZU
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2022 23,365 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake switch is not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 21,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 20,517 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 19,164 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 17,593 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 16,206 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 14,909 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 14,909 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 13,895 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 13,895 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 12,763 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 12,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 12,153 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2012 10,928 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 9,352 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 8,138 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 6,357 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2008 4,896 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 3,432 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 2,313 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 2,313 miles

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

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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EK03 MZU is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EK03 MZU, 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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EK03 MZU is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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