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BU02 CXW

2002 Aixam 500

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,501 mi
Last recorded16,501 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Aixam 50026,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 CXW
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 16,006 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 15,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,060 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 14,060 miles

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,133 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKEDISCS CORRODED

Fail 19 Mar 2011 13,133 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKEDISCS CORRODED

Pass 9 Mar 2010 12,149 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 10,315 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,468 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 8,225 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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BU02 CXW is a 2002 Aixam 500 in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU02 CXW, 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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What year was BU02 CXW registered?

BU02 CXW is a 2002 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is BU02 CXW safe to buy?

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