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AU05 FSN

2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel

White Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,180 mi
Last recorded61,180 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel10,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FSN
MakeAixam
ModelMega 500L Diesel
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2024 61,180 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 61,172 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 61,082 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 61,082 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust pipe broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

all tyres perished 145/70/13

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,673 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 48,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,323 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,251 miles

How Reliable is the Aixam Mega 500L Diesel?

Based on 952 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 79
fog lamp missing 53
Side repeater missing 36
Stop lamp not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
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AU05 FSN is a 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel in White with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 10,783 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aixam Mega 500L Diesel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 FSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam Mega 500L Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aixam Mega 500L Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU05 FSN is a 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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