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LJ03 VVL

2003 Peugeot Vivacity

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

16,472 mi
Last recorded16,472 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Vivacity11,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 VVL
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,472 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

oil leak close to rear tyre may cause loss of control

Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,572 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 11,572 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 11,533 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Nov 2007 11,447 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 7,981 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 7,955 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 7,794 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

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

Faulty center stand

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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LJ03 VVL is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 LJ03 VVL, 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 LJ03 VVL registered?

LJ03 VVL is a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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