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V458 EDK

2000 Aixam 500

Green Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,445 mi
Last recorded35,445 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV458 EDK
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,445 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,666 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 32,792 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 32,784 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,436 miles

Lower steering coupling deteriorated.

Suspect brake and handbrake effort low nearside rear.

Wear in upper steering column bearing and slightly rough.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 29,434 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower steering coupling deteriorated.

Suspect brake and handbrake effort low nearside rear.

Wear in upper steering column bearing and slightly rough.

Fail 11 Jan 2008 26,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,122 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,134 miles

Offside rear brake binding and requires attention.

Offside rear handbrake linkage sticking and limited movement.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 20,619 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 20,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Exhaust leak front & rear sections

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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V458 EDK is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Green with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V458 EDK, 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 V458 EDK registered?

V458 EDK is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V458 EDK safe to buy?

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