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HX03 FCP

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

19,105 mi
Last recorded19,105 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 FCP
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 19,105 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 19,067 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Damage to front plastic covers

Front suspension stiff.

Nearside Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 18,732 miles

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

forks foul front panel slightly on full lock

Fail 16 Jul 2020 18,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

forks foul front panel slightly on full lock

Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,144 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 17,194 miles

Nearside steering stop maladjusted.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 17,194 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside steering stop maladjusted.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 15,786 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 15,786 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 13,851 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 13,851 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 12,380 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 12,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

front tyre tread getting low.

slight bind on front brake.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 12,018 miles

front tyre tread getting low.

Pass 8 May 2013 11,575 miles

front tyre tread low

Pass 1 May 2012 10,776 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 7,835 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 7,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 7,701 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 7,700 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

front panel loose

signs of accident damage to machine with damaged steering stops

Pass 2 Jan 2009 7,356 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 6,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 5,042 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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HX03 FCP is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HX03 FCP, 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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HX03 FCP is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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