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DY52 DYJ

2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,116 mi
Last recorded44,116 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto25,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 DYJ
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,455 miles

near side front bottom arm slight wear in to rear pin and bush

Fail 15 Jan 2014 43,455 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,668 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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 41,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,004 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 27,004 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 26,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 13,236 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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DY52 DYJ is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 25,075 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 DY52 DYJ, 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 24 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 DY52 DYJ registered?

DY52 DYJ is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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