Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Peugeot Vivacity?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Peugeot Vivacity?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Peugeot Vivacity?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2009 Peugeot Vivacity reliable?

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles, the 2009 Peugeot Vivacity has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Peugeot Vivacity?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Peugeot Vivacity are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (37.6% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (15.9% of vehicles), Exhaust slightly deteriorated (14.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Peugeot Vivacity?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot Vivacity (2009)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.1% first-time pass rate

2009 Peugeot Vivacity

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2009 Peugeot Vivacity. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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The 2009 Peugeot Vivacity has a first-time pass rate of 79.1%, marginally below the UK average of 80%, suggesting reliability that's broadly in line with other cars of this age rather than notably worse. With 16.8% of vehicles having recorded a dangerous defect at some point, there's a moderate safety concern worth investigating on any specific car you're considering.

These Vivacities average just 6,702 miles per test, which is quite low for a 15-year-old car and suggests many have had light use—a positive sign for condition. Expect around 1.5 failures and 4 advisories per MOT cycle, indicating the typical issues are manageable rather than catastrophic, but it's still worth a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake and suspension components.

We have limited data for the 2009 Peugeot Vivacity — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these cars have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

79.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

16.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.49

Over 6.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–9k

For context

These stats describe 131 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

What tends to go wrong

Based on 131 cars. % = share of cohort with at least one match (advisories + failures combined).

~1 in 3 Tyre wear

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (37.6%) · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (10%)

💡 Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. A used-car inspection will confirm how much is left.

~1 in 10 Brake wear

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (15.9%) · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (14.3%) · Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (14.3%) · …

💡 Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

~1 in 10 Lighting

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (14.5%) · Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (10.2%) · Headlamp aim too high (10%)

💡 Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

~1 in 10 Suspension & steering

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (13.6%) · Steering headbearing has slight free play (12.7%) · Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (11.3%) · …

💡 Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

7.3% Exhaust & emissions

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.3%)

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Before you buy a 2009 Peugeot Vivacity

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch →

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Peugeot Vivacity vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,753

typical

3,263

low mileage

9,073

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Peugeot Vivacity vehicles fall between 3,263 and 9,073 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,263 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,263–9,073 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Peugeot Vivacitys sit.

⚠ Over 12,248 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Peugeot Vivacity — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 13% of 2009 Peugeot Vivacitys are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (13% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.49

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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