MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing two nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
O/S FRONT DISC WORN
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bonnet prop missing
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bonnet prop missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
slight bind on n/s/f and n/s/r brakes.
How Reliable is the Aixam 500 Sl Auto?
Based on 1,557 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM03 VLX is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FM03 VLX, 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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What year was FM03 VLX registered?
FM03 VLX is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 August 2003.
Is FM03 VLX safe to buy?
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