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BU51 OJT

2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,641 mi
Last recorded70,641 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto23,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OJT
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,641 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

near side front mirror glass missing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,117 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 64,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,943 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 61,868 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,699 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 58,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,600 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 53,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,064 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 386,552 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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BU51 OJT is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 23,426 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 BU51 OJT, 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 25 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 OJT is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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