Peugeot Ludix Snake vs Peugeot Vivacity

The Peugeot Vivacity passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Ludix Snake: 70.4% vs 66.8%, a 3.6-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Peugeot Ludix Snake	Peugeot Vivacity
First-time pass rate	66.8%	70.4%
Outright fail rate	24.4%	21.7%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	-3.7 pts	-0.9 pts
Engine size	49cc	49cc
Rank among all models	#4916 of 5428	#4699 of 5428
Median miles at test	11,370	11,162
MOT tests analysed	716	29,731
Most common failure	brakes	lighting and signalling

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Peugeot Ludix Snake	Peugeot Vivacity
Lights & signalling	12.4%	11.5%
Brakes	12.6%	8.6%
Steering & suspension	8.9%	10.5%
Tyres & wheels	5.3%	4.4%
Fuel & exhaust	3.4%	1.9%
Structure & body	2.0%	1.6%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Peugeot Ludix Snake	Peugeot Vivacity
2008	76.5%	72.3%
2009	66.1%	69.7%
2010	64.0%	69.9%
2011	68.0%	67.2%
2012	65.9%	66.2%
2013	56.9%	68.2%
2014	67.6%	66.3%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Peugeot Ludix Snake	Peugeot Vivacity
0k-10k miles	71.2%	76.6%
10k-20k miles	64.3%	67.9%
20k-30k miles	60.2%	60.8%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Peugeot Ludix Snake vs Peugeot Vivacity FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Peugeot Ludix Snake or the Peugeot Vivacity?

The Peugeot Vivacity passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Ludix Snake: 70.4% vs 66.8%, a 3.6-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Peugeot Vivacity still comes out ahead: -3.7 points vs comparable bikes for the Peugeot Ludix Snake, -0.9 for the Peugeot Vivacity. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Peugeot Ludix Snake fail its MOT on most?

Brakes: 12.6% of Peugeot Ludix Snake MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (12.4%).

What does the Peugeot Vivacity fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 11.5% of Peugeot Vivacity MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (10.5%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the Peugeot Ludix Snake or the Peugeot Vivacity?

They are level: at 20k-30k miles the Peugeot Ludix Snake passes 60.2% first time and the Peugeot Vivacity 60.8%.

PEUGEOT LUDIX SNAKE 66.8% pass · 716 tests PEUGEOT VIVACITY 70.4% pass · 29.7k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.