Raleigh Runabout vs Peugeot Vivacity

The Raleigh Runabout passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Vivacity: 91.1% vs 70.4%, a 20.7-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Raleigh Runabout	Peugeot Vivacity
First-time pass rate	91.1%	70.4%
Outright fail rate	5.4%	21.7%
Engine size	49cc	49cc
Rank among all models	#659 of 5428	#4699 of 5428
Median miles at test	2,427	11,162
MOT tests analysed	720	29,731
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.

What fails, side by side

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

Component	Raleigh Runabout	Peugeot Vivacity
Lights & signalling	1.8%	11.5%
Steering & suspension	1.5%	10.5%
Brakes	1.9%	8.6%
Tyres & wheels	2.4%	4.4%
Fuel & exhaust	0.6%	1.9%
Structure & body	0.1%	1.6%
Drive system	0.4%	0.0%

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	Raleigh Runabout	Peugeot Vivacity
2010	88.1%	69.9%
2011	94.6%	67.2%
2012	91.1%	66.2%
2013	92.9%	68.2%
2014	85.0%	66.3%
2015	92.1%	68.7%
2016	90.8%	67.8%
2017	89.3%	71.8%

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

Raleigh Runabout vs Peugeot Vivacity FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Raleigh Runabout or the Peugeot Vivacity?

The Raleigh Runabout passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Vivacity: 91.1% vs 70.4%, a 20.7-point lead. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Raleigh Runabout fail its MOT on most?

Tyres & wheels: 2.4% of Raleigh Runabout MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (1.9%).

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%).

RALEIGH RUNABOUT 91.1% pass · 720 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.