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EU03 DDE

2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,466 mi
Last recorded19,466 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto20,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 DDE
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,466 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 19,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,617 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 13,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 4,972 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 4,972 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 4,180 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 4,180 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 3,377 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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EU03 DDE is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 20,341 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 EU03 DDE, 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 23 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU03 DDE is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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