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X497 CTA

2000 Peugeot Vivacity

Yellow Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,084 mi
Last recorded24,084 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Peugeot Vivacity14,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 CTA
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 24,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 23,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 23,779 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 23,653 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 23,603 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 23,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 23,364 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,280 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2016 22,888 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 22,792 miles

engine smokey

offside front secondary sidelight not working

Fail 13 May 2015 22,792 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

engine smokey

offside front secondary sidelight not working

Pass 12 Apr 2014 22,479 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,914 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,313 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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X497 CTA is a 2000 Peugeot Vivacity in Yellow with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X497 CTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X497 CTA registered?

X497 CTA is a 2000 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X497 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X497 CTA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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