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MX06 LAO

2006 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel

White Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

16,019 mi
Last recorded16,019 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel11,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 LAO
MakeAixam
ModelMega 500L Diesel
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 16,019 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 15,967 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 15,481 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 15,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 13,672 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 13,672 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 12,866 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 12,866 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing door check strap missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 12,322 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 12,322 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 11,299 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 11,299 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 10,350 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 9,054 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 9,054 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 5,563 miles

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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MX06 LAO is a 2006 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel in White with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 11,450 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 MX06 LAO, 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 20 years old, this Aixam Mega 500L Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX06 LAO is a 2006 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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