Aixam 500 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Aixam 500 reliable? We analysed 3,000 real MOT tests across 358 vehicles to find out.
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The Aixam 500 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake recording little or no effort, stop lamp not working and steering rack gaiter split. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aixam 500.
Aixam 500 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aixam 500. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aixam 500 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aixam 500 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aixam 500 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Aixam 500 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Aixam 500 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aixam 500 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aixam 500 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aixam 500 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 142 | 71.1% | 11,876 | 18,259 | 25,177 |
| 2003 | 377 | 71.6% | 14,449 | 22,651 | 33,105 |
| 2002 | 353 | 75.6% | 17,265 | 26,040 | 39,893 |
| 2001 | 767 | 71.4% | 16,881 | 27,062 | 39,147 |
| 2000 | 872 | 69.6% | 19,614 | 29,856 | 43,520 |
| 1999 | 463 | 71.5% | 18,394 | 30,470 | 44,672 |
How Long Does a Aixam 500 Last?
Based on 358 Aixam 500 vehicles on UK roads.
Aixam 500 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aixam 500 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Aixam 500
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.6% MOT pass rate from 353 tests
69.6% MOT pass rate from 872 tests
The best year to buy a used Aixam 500 is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.6% across 353 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aixam 500 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aixam 500 THIS CAR | 71.4% | 3,000 | 26,839 mi | 27 yrs |
| Aixam Crossline Super Luxe | 72.3% | 5,303 | 20,184 mi | 19 yrs |
| Aixam A751 Super Luxe | 71% | 3,683 | 19,500 mi | 21 yrs |
| Aixam Crossline | 75.1% | 3,121 | 15,744 mi | 19 yrs |
| Morini 3.5 | 88.4% | 1,629 | 30,243 mi | 51 yrs |
Compared to the Aixam Crossline Super Luxe (72.3% pass rate) and the Aixam A751 Super Luxe (71.0% pass rate), the Aixam 500 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Aixam 500Should you buy a used Aixam 500?
The Aixam 500 has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.4% across 3,000 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Aixam 500 are brake recording little or no effort (182 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (165), and steering rack gaiter split (144). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Aixam 500 owner drives around 2,100 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Aixam 500 models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.