Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Peugeot Vivacity vs Piaggio ET2
The Piaggio ET2 passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Vivacity: 73.6% vs 70.4%, a 3.2-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Peugeot Vivacity | Piaggio ET2 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 70.4% | 73.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 21.7% | 18.4% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -0.9 pts | +0.2 pts |
| Engine size | 49cc | 49cc |
| Rank among all models | #4699 of 5428 | #4438 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 11,162 | 8,424 |
| MOT tests analysed | 29,731 | 24,954 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | 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
| Component | Peugeot Vivacity | Piaggio ET2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 11.5% | 10.6% |
| Steering & suspension | 10.5% | 6.7% |
| Brakes | 8.6% | 5.0% |
| Tyres & wheels | 4.4% | 3.7% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Structure & body | 1.6% | 2.5% |
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
| Test year | Peugeot Vivacity | Piaggio ET2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 74.1% | 73.9% |
| 2019 | 72.0% | 75.9% |
| 2020 | 71.5% | 76.3% |
| 2021 | 73.6% | 79.1% |
| 2022 | 71.4% | 77.3% |
| 2023 | 72.7% | 80.3% |
| 2024 | 74.7% | 82.7% |
| 2025 | 73.2% | 77.7% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Peugeot Vivacity | Piaggio ET2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 76.6% | 76.2% |
| 10k-20k miles | 67.9% | 70.3% |
| 20k-30k miles | 60.8% | 68.8% |
| 30k-40k miles | 60.0% | 61.8% |
| 40k-50k miles | 59.1% | 71.8% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Peugeot Vivacity vs Piaggio ET2 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Peugeot Vivacity or the Piaggio ET2?
The Piaggio ET2 passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Vivacity: 73.6% vs 70.4%, a 3.2-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Piaggio ET2 still comes out ahead: -0.9 points vs comparable bikes for the Peugeot Vivacity, +0.2 for the Piaggio ET2. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
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%).
What does the Piaggio ET2 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 10.6% of Piaggio ET2 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (6.7%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Peugeot Vivacity or the Piaggio ET2?
At 40k-50k miles the Piaggio ET2 passes first time more often: 59.1% for the Peugeot Vivacity vs 71.8% for the Piaggio ET2.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.