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HF04 FAU

2004 Peugeot Vivacity

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,760 mi
Last recorded32,760 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2004 Peugeot Vivacity10,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 FAU
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,760 miles

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

headlamp hi/lo switch opperation reversed

top rear fender bolts missing

Fail 2 Aug 2010 32,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

headlamp hi/lo switch opperation reversed

top rear fender bolts missing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,274 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 22,274 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,675 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,984 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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HF04 FAU is a 2004 Peugeot Vivacity in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 10,929 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 HF04 FAU, 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 22 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF04 FAU registered?

HF04 FAU is a 2004 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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