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AO02 HGX

2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,352 mi
Last recorded34,352 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto25,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HGX
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,352 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 34,351 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,336 miles

1. Hand brake travel on limit. 2. Slight exhaust leak front front pipe. 3. Front brake discs pitted. 4. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

5. n/s rear tyre worn to legal limits.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,272 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 32,180 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,803 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 30,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre at legal limits.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,924 miles

slight damage to both front seat belt weldings.

Fail 11 Aug 2008 27,744 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to both front seat belt weldings.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,952 miles

n/s/f tyre at legal limits and becoming perished † †o/s/r tyre near legal limits and becoming perished † †slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,758 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 20,612 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre at legal limits

How Reliable is the Aixam 500 Sl Auto?

Based on 1,557 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
1,989
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 106
Steering rack gaiter split 85
Stop lamp not working 71
Headlamp aim too low 47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 46
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AO02 HGX is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 25,075 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aixam 500 Sl Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 HGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 Sl Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO02 HGX registered?

AO02 HGX is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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