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HX53 UPP

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,860 mi
Last recorded16,860 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UPP
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 16,860 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 15,572 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 15,572 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 14,463 miles

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

rear tyre tread low.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 14,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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

rear tyre tread low.

steering fouls headlamp when turned.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 13,173 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

o/s steering stop slightly maladjusted.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 12,021 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 10,767 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 10,767 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

battery flat

Pass 7 Oct 2011 9,526 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

battery flat.

brake lever mounts slightly loose.

o/s steering stop slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 8,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 7,207 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 7,207 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 6,050 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 6,050 miles

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

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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HX53 UPP is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX53 UPP, 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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HX53 UPP is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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