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VX12 GYT

2012 Peugeot Vivacity

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,453 mi
Last recorded15,453 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Peugeot Vivacity7,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 GYT
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 15,453 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 15,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 15,159 miles

Front Brake component inadequately mounted Fexible hose unsupported. (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 14,978 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 14,970 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 12,704 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front tyre cracking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 8,869 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 8,869 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 8,866 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking mud gard (6.1.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 8,847 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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VX12 GYT is a 2012 Peugeot Vivacity in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 7,562 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 VX12 GYT, 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 14 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX12 GYT is a 2012 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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