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FJ05 RDO

2005 Peugeot Vivacity

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,462 mi
Last recorded17,462 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot Vivacity10,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 RDO
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 17,462 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 17,405 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2024 12,154 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 8,001 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 8,001 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

o/s mirror is insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2014 7,055 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 7,013 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 4,931 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front tyre valve stem cracking.

Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2011 2,548 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 2,548 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 1,719 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 1,693 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 1,537 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 1,537 miles

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

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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FJ05 RDO is a 2005 Peugeot Vivacity in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 10,113 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 FJ05 RDO, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ05 RDO registered?

FJ05 RDO is a 2005 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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