MOT reliability

Peugeot Vivacity

Q: Is the Peugeot Vivacity reliable?

Across 8,508 Peugeot Vivacity vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

8,508 vehicles · 46,188 completed MOT tests analysed

76%

MOT pass rate

Based on 8,508 Peugeot Vivacity vehicles and 46,188 completed MOT tests, the Peugeot Vivacity has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,345 miles.

8,508

Vehicles

46,188

MOT tests

1,907

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Peugeot Vivacity problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Peugeot Vivacity MOT tests:

Other88%
Steering12%
Brakes9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Lamps & electrical3%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Body & structure1%
Identification & plates0%

Peugeot Vivacity pass rate by age

How the Peugeot Vivacity's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	15	87%
2	147	77%
3	4,494	78%
4	5,404	77%
5	5,775	77%
6	5,559	76%
7	4,889	76%
8	4,171	75%
9	3,398	74%
10	2,809	75%
11	2,198	75%
12	1,749	75%
13	1,381	75%
14	1,004	77%
15	743	76%
16	578	79%
17	445	77%
18	341	77%
19	282	79%
20	237	79%

Fuel types: Petrol (8,505), Diesel (3)

Most common Peugeot Vivacity MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Peugeot Vivacity MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,125 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (909 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (886 times)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (875 times)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (810 times)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (782 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (727 times)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (720 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (700 times)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) (675 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (663 times)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (646 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (631 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (626 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (606 times)

Peugeot Vivacity pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2018	3	18	83%	3,594
2017	4	19	79%	5,441
2016	11	42	79%	10,355
2015	33	127	74%	10,852
2014	66	315	75%	9,096
2013	131	604	76%	12,532
2012	375	1,979	76%	10,845
2011	277	1,546	75%	11,078
2010	142	830	79%	9,185
2009	131	853	77%	9,988
2008	133	834	76%	13,273
2007	250	1,546	77%	17,816
2006	326	1,884	77%	17,342
2005	610	3,770	78%	16,056
2004	613	3,348	76%	15,601
2003	1,365	7,660	75%	16,363
2002	1,270	6,914	76%	17,803
2001	1,461	7,785	76%	17,786
2000	777	3,761	77%	18,401
1999	529	2,345	76%	19,078
1998	1	8	88%	10,709

Peugeot Vivacity reliability FAQ

Across 8,508 Peugeot Vivacity vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Peugeot Vivacity MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Peugeot Vivacity in our data has covered around 16,345 miles.

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