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BU51 OJW

2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,234 mi
Last recorded30,234 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto23,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 30,234 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 28,652 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 28,652 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,275 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 25,275 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,080 miles

slight rusting on front discs

Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,455 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 16,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,265 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 15,265 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 14,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,817 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 12,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 11,460 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 OJW is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto 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 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 OJW, 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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What year was BU51 OJW registered?

BU51 OJW is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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