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2001 Peugeot Vivacity 50 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Vivacity 50 models manufactured in 2001, based on 219 real MOT test results.

61.6%
Pass Rate
38.4%
Fail Rate
219
Total Tests
15,478
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2001 Peugeot Vivacity 50 MOT Analysis

The 2001 Peugeot Vivacity 50 has an MOT pass rate of 61.6% based on 219 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,478 miles on the odometer. With a 38.4% failure rate, the 2001 Vivacity 50 is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2001 Peugeot Vivacity 50 is Motorcycle audible warning (Horn), responsible for 0.5% of failures. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle brakes is the second most common issue at 0.5%.

Top failures specific to 2001 models only. The overall Vivacity 50 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 0.5%
Motorcycle brakes 0.5%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)0.5%1
2Motorcycle Brakes0.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 15,478 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.30% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.30% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.300.5%1
Motorcycle brakes0.300.5%1

Mileage Statistics

15,478
Mean
13,951
Median
10,135
25th Percentile
19,583
75th Percentile
24.81% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2001 Peugeot Vivacity 50 has an MOT pass rate of 61.6% based on 219 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,478 miles on the odometer. With a 38.4% failure rate, the 2001 Vivacity 50 is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2001 Peugeot Vivacity 50, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle audible warning (horn): Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 15,478 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 2001 Peugeot Vivacity 50 models. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle brakes — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 2001 Peugeot Vivacity 50 models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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