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AY53 FDM

2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Gold Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,180 mi
Last recorded41,180 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto20,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FDM
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2014 41,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in o/s + n/s front seat runners

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in o/s + n/s front seat runners

Fail 2 Jul 2013 37,914 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,914 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,889 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,730 miles

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

advise front tyres starting to perrish

advise nearside door mirror incompleat

advise nearside rear bumper damage/loose

Fail 24 Oct 2011 30,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

advise front tyres starting to perrish

advise nearside door mirror incompleat

advise nearside rear bumper damage/loose

Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,078 miles

advise rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 15 Oct 2010 28,062 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

advise rear tyres starting to perrish

nearside brake effort low

Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,240 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 26,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,993 miles

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 17 Oct 2007 17,897 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,925 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 13,925 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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AY53 FDM is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Gold with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 20,341 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 AY53 FDM, 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 23 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY53 FDM is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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