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AV02 NUB

2002 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,791 mi
Last recorded52,791 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Aixam 50026,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 NUB
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 52,791 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 52,791 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked and worn to wear markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 52,444 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres tread getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 52,098 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tread low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 51,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 51,494 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking and tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 51,218 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 51,218 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 44,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,106 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 41,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,679 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,015 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,866 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,945 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 28,883 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,048 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 26,048 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes slight binding

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,199 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,019 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 12,925 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 9,685 miles

How Reliable is the Aixam 500?

Based on 3,000 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 182
Stop lamp not working 165
Steering rack gaiter split 144
brake binding 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 98
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AV02 NUB is a 2002 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 26,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aixam 500 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV02 NUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV02 NUB is a 2002 Aixam 500, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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