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FM03 VMC

2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,942 mi
Last recorded20,942 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto20,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 VMC
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 20,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 14,750 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 12,279 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 12,279 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 10,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 10,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,393 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 6,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 6,055 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 5,305 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 4,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 3,869 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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FM03 VMC 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

FM03 VMC is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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