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HW53 GFG

2004 Peugeot Vivacity

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

11,214 mi
Last recorded11,214 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 2004 Peugeot Vivacity10,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 GFG
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 11,214 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 9,546 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 9,546 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 9,456 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 9,455 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,696 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 7,696 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 7,644 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 7,644 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

could not test rear brake rear tyre flat

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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HW53 GFG is a 2004 Peugeot Vivacity in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 HW53 GFG, 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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HW53 GFG is a 2004 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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