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MX51 TVL

2001 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,769 mi
Last recorded16,769 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 TVL
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,769 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 16,769 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,586 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 16,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,006 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,283 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,604 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,526 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 14,271 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

gear change stalk insecure

How Reliable is the Aixam 500?

Based on 3,000 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 182
Stop lamp not working 165
Steering rack gaiter split 144
brake binding 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 98
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MX51 TVL is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 27,062 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 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX51 TVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX51 TVL registered?

MX51 TVL is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is MX51 TVL safe to buy?

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