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V337 FAE

2000 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

20,125 mi
Last recorded20,125 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV337 FAE
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 20,125 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake long travel (1.1.18 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 20,123 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake long travel (1.1.18 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 20,122 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake long travel (1.1.18 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 16,861 miles

front brakes slightly binding ( lack of use)

no emission test req on class

seats have movment but would seem to be as manufactured

Fail 26 Apr 2023 16,861 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front brakes slightly binding ( lack of use)

no emission test req on class

seats have movment but would seem to be as manufactured

Pass 8 Jul 2020 16,841 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 16,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 16,838 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 16,695 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 16,693 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 16,527 miles

Hazard switch slightly sticks intermittently, recommend replacement

Fail 13 Apr 2018 16,527 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hazard switch slightly sticks intermittently, recommend replacement

Pass 10 Apr 2017 16,301 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 15,901 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,206 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,467 miles

Exhaust - Some blowing from forward joint

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Seat - Driver Seat - fore and aft adjustment has been disabled (assumption for mobilty reasons).

Steering - Steering Coupling - Flexable disc is in poor condition,cracks devloping in structure

Tyres - Cracking of sidewalls evident

Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,870 miles

Drivers Seat - evidence of repairs and possible modification.

Exhaust System - minor blow evident.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,214 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 13,204 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,657 miles

Exhaust is leaking gas

Fog light inoperative

Seat tilt inoperative and seatback faulty

tyres are perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,989 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 11,299 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,643 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,909 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,197 miles

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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V337 FAE is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2000 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 29,856 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 V337 FAE, 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 26 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V337 FAE registered?

V337 FAE is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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