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HF03 TLU

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,075 mi
Last recorded28,075 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 TLU
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,075 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 28,054 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,778 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,238 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,259 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 24,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake shoes worn

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,856 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 19,849 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,399 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,969 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 12,969 miles

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

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

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

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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HF03 TLU is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HF03 TLU, 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 HF03 TLU registered?

HF03 TLU is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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