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VU52 RGZ

2002 Peugeot Vivacity

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,781 mi
Last recorded38,781 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Peugeot Vivacity12,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 RGZ
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 38,781 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,658 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 36,336 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 36,336 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 35,101 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 35,101 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,935 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 33,935 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,265 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,441 miles

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

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,232 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 23,232 miles

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

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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VU52 RGZ is a 2002 Peugeot Vivacity in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 12,430 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 VU52 RGZ, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU52 RGZ is a 2002 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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