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2003 Peugeot Vivacity 50 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Vivacity 50 models manufactured in 2003, based on 301 real MOT test results.

68.1%
Pass Rate
31.9%
Fail Rate
301
Total Tests
13,362
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Vivacity 50 cars tested in 2003. Want to see how cars built in 2003 hold up over time?

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2003 Peugeot Vivacity 50 MOT Analysis

The 2003 Peugeot Vivacity 50 has an MOT pass rate of 68.1% based on 301 tests โ€” slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 13,362 miles on the odometer. With a 31.9% failure rate, the 2003 Vivacity 50 is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2003 Peugeot Vivacity 50 is Motorcycle suspension, responsible for 0.7% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ200โ€“500. Motorcycle steering is the second most common issue at 0.3%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 0.3%.

Top failures specific to 2003 models only. The overall Vivacity 50 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle suspension 0.7%
Motorcycle steering 0.3%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.3%

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 Suspension0.7%2
2Motorcycle Steering0.3%1
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.3%1
4Motorcycle Tyres0.3%1
5Motorcycle Brakes0.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 13,362 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 suspension0.50% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.25% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.25% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres0.25% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.25% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle suspension0.500.7%2
Motorcycle steering0.250.3%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.250.3%1
Motorcycle tyres0.250.3%1
Motorcycle brakes0.250.3%1

Mileage Statistics

13,362
Mean
15,659
Median
9,908
25th Percentile
21,142
75th Percentile
23.87% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2003 Peugeot Vivacity 50 has an MOT pass rate of 68.1% based on 301 tests โ€” slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 13,362 miles on the odometer. With a 31.9% failure rate, the 2003 Vivacity 50 is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2003 Peugeot Vivacity 50, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 13,362 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle suspension โ€” 0.7% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 2003 Peugeot Vivacity 50 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: ยฃ200โ€“500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Motorcycle steering โ€” 0.3% of failures

Motorcycle steering issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 2003 Peugeot Vivacity 50 models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: ยฃ150โ€“600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Motorcycle structure and attachments โ€” 0.3% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 2003 Peugeot Vivacity 50 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments 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: ยฃ100โ€“400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

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

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