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HX53 UPW

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,502 mi
Last recorded54,502 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UPW
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,502 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,365 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,917 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 36,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

front panels broken.

oil leak around rear of engine.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,690 miles

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

front panels slightly loose.

rear brake slightly stiff in operation.

Fail 9 Jan 2007 22,960 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,960 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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HX53 UPW is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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