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FY52 GWK

2002 Peugeot Vivacity

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

30,007 mi
Last recorded30,007 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Peugeot Vivacity12,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 GWK
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 30,007 miles

Central stand

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside brake lever housing slightly loose

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 28,709 miles

Front slight cracking in front tyre

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 28,665 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front slight cracking in front tyre

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 27,792 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 27,792 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Brake pad lining breaking away from backing (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2016 26,847 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 26,847 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,514 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 25,514 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,198 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 24,198 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,981 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 22,981 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,205 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 20,205 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 17,183 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 11,259 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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FY52 GWK is a 2002 Peugeot Vivacity in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 12,430 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 FY52 GWK, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY52 GWK is a 2002 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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