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HJ52 VTP

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

2,947 mi
Last recorded2,947 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VTP
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 2,947 miles

Front Slight splits on tyre

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 2,902 miles

Front Slight split on tyre

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 2,895 miles

Front Slight splits on tyre

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 May 2023 2,888 miles

Front Slight splits on tyre

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 2,888 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Slight splits on tyre

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 2,881 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 2,861 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 2,859 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 2,856 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 2,807 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 2,762 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 2,762 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 2,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 2,681 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 2,576 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 2,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 2,525 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 2,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 2,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 2,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 2,381 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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HJ52 VTP is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ52 VTP, 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 HJ52 VTP registered?

HJ52 VTP is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ52 VTP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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