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BD02 RFE

2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

37,408 mi
Last recorded37,408 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto25,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 RFE
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 37,408 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 37,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 36,396 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 36,394 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 35,381 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 35,379 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 34,599 miles

Front BOTH INNER TYRE WALLS HAVE VERY SLIGHT PERSHING CRACKS ?

FAULT ON GEARS YOU HAVE TO HOLD GEAR STICK WHILST REVERSING ?

Fail 13 Jul 2022 34,598 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up VERY BADLY WORN / POSSIBLY GEARBOX ? (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE / GEARBOX ? MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN ACCELERATED ?

ENGINE LEAKING OIL BADLY ???

Front GEAR BOX AND O/SDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT JOINT VERY VERYT BADLY WORN !!

Front REMOVED LOOSE ? STEERING WHEEL COVER BEFORE TEST !!!!

Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,348 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 32,230 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

split in steering coupling

Fail 28 Jul 2020 32,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

split in steering coupling

Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,669 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight binding offside front brake

slight cracking in steering coupling rubber

Pass 30 Apr 2018 29,692 miles

Front SLIGHT LEAK FROM O/S INNER DRIVE SHAFT (GREASE )

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated SLIGHT SPLIT ?? (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 28,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,579 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 26,532 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 25,334 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,067 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 24,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,762 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,251 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 19,251 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 16,955 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,733 miles

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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BD02 RFE is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD02 RFE, 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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BD02 RFE is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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