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MX06 LBA

2006 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel

White Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,118 mi
Last recorded6,118 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel11,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 6,118 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 6,118 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 5,678 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 5,677 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour emitting black smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 5,636 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 5,636 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 4,598 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 4,598 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 3,684 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 3,684 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 3,290 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 3,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 2,536 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 1,832 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 1,831 miles

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

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

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 engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 590 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 6,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 6,843 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 6,834 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 5,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 4,819 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 LBA is a 2006 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel in White with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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