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KP54 JRU

2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel

Black Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,633 mi
Last recorded2,633 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel10,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 JRU
MakeAixam
ModelMega 500L Diesel
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 2,633 miles

Nearside front tyre is slightly perished

Fail 11 Aug 2020 2,633 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2019 2,629 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Number plate light is in a poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2019 2,629 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Number plate light is in a poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2018 2,575 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 2,575 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 2,540 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 2,368 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 2,368 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 2,322 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 2,317 miles

All road tyres have veneer cracking / perishing. No cords exposed

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear suspension has little travel & vehicle appears low

Fail 12 Mar 2014 2,317 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All road tyres have veneer cracking / signs of perishing

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 2,365 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 1,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 1,235 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Aixam Mega 500L Diesel?

Based on 952 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 79
fog lamp missing 53
Side repeater missing 36
Stop lamp not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
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KP54 JRU is a 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel in Black with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 10,783 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 Mega 500L Diesel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP54 JRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam Mega 500L Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aixam Mega 500L Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KP54 JRU is a 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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