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GX12 APU

2012 Peugeot Vivacity

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,756 mi
Last recorded42,756 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Vivacity7,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 APU
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 42,756 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2020 42,756 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 37,644 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 37,638 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 33,133 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Unevenly (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2016 33,083 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front Brake Lever (1.3.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Unevenly (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,983 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 26,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,410 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 20,410 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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GX12 APU is a 2012 Peugeot Vivacity in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 7,562 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 GX12 APU, 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 14 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX12 APU registered?

GX12 APU is a 2012 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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