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KP51 VTD

2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,341 mi
Last recorded46,341 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto23,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 VTD
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,341 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,878 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 40,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 35,538 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,911 miles

tyres fitted on rear does not comply with vehicle specification

Fail 16 Nov 2006 30,911 miles

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

tyres fitted on rear does not comply with vehicle specification

Pass 22 Nov 2005 25,367 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 25,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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KP51 VTD is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 23,426 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 KP51 VTD, 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 25 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 KP51 VTD registered?

KP51 VTD is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is KP51 VTD safe to buy?

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