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BU51 OJV

2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,936 mi
Last recorded21,936 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto23,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OJV
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,936 miles

brake pedal travel

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,888 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,454 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 20,454 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 9 Feb 2010 14,326 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 14,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,775 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 13,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,146 miles

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

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

center exhaust rubber mountin starting to split

front and rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Jun 2007 10,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,372 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 20 Jun 2006 7,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

all four tyres perished in tread.

Pass 22 Jun 2005 3,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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BU51 OJV is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OJV, 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 OJV is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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