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AV52 ONL

2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,759 mi
Last recorded50,759 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto25,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ONL
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2011 50,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Undershield fitted at time of test

Water ingress into rear registratioon plate but still legible

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Undershield fitted at time of test

Water ingress into rear registratioon plate but still legible

Fail 17 Nov 2010 49,453 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,028 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 42,017 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 37,033 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 36,835 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 29,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 19,618 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 19,618 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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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AV52 ONL is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV52 ONL, 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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AV52 ONL is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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