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PO51 HMX

2001 Aixam 500

Green Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,400 mi
Last recorded53,400 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 HMX
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,400 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 52,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewalls excesively cracked

n/s/r tyre sidewalls excesively cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,761 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

return spring on n/s parkbrake lever, adrift

Fail 6 Oct 2010 51,761 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

return spring on n/s parkbrake lever, adrift

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,226 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 49,226 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,329 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit & cracking on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2007 39,329 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

o/s/r tyre close to limit & cracking on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,930 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 30,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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PO51 HMX is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Green with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PO51 HMX, 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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PO51 HMX is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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