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PN03 VFV

2003 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,325 mi
Last recorded55,325 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Aixam 50022,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 VFV
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 55,325 miles

front subframe rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2014 55,325 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front bumper stay corroded

front subframe rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2013 53,265 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,173 miles

bulk head cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2012 49,173 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bulk head cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2007 44,703 miles

passanger seat missing

Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,850 miles

Advise front brake discs rusty.

Advise slight play in brake caliper pins.

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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PN03 VFV is a 2003 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 22,651 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 PN03 VFV, 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 23 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN03 VFV registered?

PN03 VFV is a 2003 Aixam 500, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is PN03 VFV safe to buy?

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