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CN51 VSZ

2001 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,138 mi
Last recorded15,138 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 VSZ
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 15,138 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 15,078 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,454 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 14,445 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 11,656 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 11,656 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front brake slight bind

Fail 8 Sep 2011 11,645 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 10 Sep 2010 10,972 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 10,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 10,263 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 10,259 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,413 miles

rear service brakes reading low

slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,492 miles

front brake pads low

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panel fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2006 7,421 miles

o/s/rear brake binding sligly

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2005 6,453 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 6,437 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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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CN51 VSZ is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Red 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 27,062 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 CN51 VSZ, 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 25 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CN51 VSZ registered?

CN51 VSZ is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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