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HF53 BOV

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,198 mi
Last recorded12,198 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 BOV
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,198 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

evidence that rear tyre has been run flat

r/h rear indicator lense missing, front r/h indicator a bit loose.

rear light lense is taped over, but light visable from rear.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 12,198 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

evidence that rear tyre has been run flat

r/h rear indicator lense missing, front r/h indicator a bit loose.

rear light lense is taped over, but light visable from rear.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 11,956 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

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

r/h switch gear loose.

rear suspension soft.

Fail 18 Jun 2010 11,956 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

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

front panel loose

r/h switch gear loose.

rear suspension soft.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 9,970 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 9,970 miles

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

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,704 miles

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

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

rear tyre is flat. †throttle housing can be moved on bars. †left turn signal switch a bit fiddly try cleaning contacts. †rear mud guard not clipped in correctly.

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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HF53 BOV is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HF53 BOV, 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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HF53 BOV is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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