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CX55 DPU

2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,690 mi
Last recorded8,690 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel10,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 DPU
MakeAixam
ModelMega 500L Diesel
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 8,690 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 8,690 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,908 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 86,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 8,442 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 7,879 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 7,254 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 6,456 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 5,998 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 5,973 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Mar 2012 5,729 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 4,343 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 3,184 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 3,184 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 2,486 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 2,486 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Aixam Mega 500L Diesel?

Based on 952 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 79
fog lamp missing 53
Side repeater missing 36
Stop lamp not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
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CX55 DPU is a 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 10,783 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aixam Mega 500L Diesel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX55 DPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam Mega 500L Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aixam Mega 500L Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX55 DPU is a 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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