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BU02 VCV

2002 Aixam 500

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,062 mi
Last recorded26,062 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Aixam 50026,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VCV
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2016 26,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi clamps have fallen off/broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 25,442 miles

both rear tyres perished 145 60 13

spare tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 24,450 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 24,450 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 23,240 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 23,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,042 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)

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,713 miles

slight rumble o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2010 20,712 miles

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

slight rumble o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,160 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,217 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 17,217 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 13,014 miles

both rear tyres perished,sidewalls and tread.

Fail 10 Oct 2006 13,014 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished,sidewalls and tread.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 10,056 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 VCV is a 2002 Aixam 500 in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VCV, 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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BU02 VCV is a 2002 Aixam 500, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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