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W521 MKW

2000 Peugeot Vivacity

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,286 mi
Last recorded37,286 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Peugeot Vivacity14,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 MKW
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 37,286 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame mount for engine has light to moderate surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 35,938 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top headlight/clock surround held together with adhesive tape (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame support & main stand attachment has moderate surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 34,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 33,635 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

electric start not functioning - replace battery asap

Pass 26 Nov 2021 33,166 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 32,850 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 32,163 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 30,788 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 30,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 29,384 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 29,384 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,539 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 27,349 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 25,622 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 25,622 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 23,974 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,974 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 22,073 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,062 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,746 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,759 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,635 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 16,338 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 15,418 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 12,501 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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W521 MKW is a 2000 Peugeot Vivacity in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 14,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W521 MKW, 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 26 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W521 MKW registered?

W521 MKW is a 2000 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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