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V56 EDX

1999 Aixam 500

White Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,806 mi
Last recorded35,806 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Aixam 50030,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 EDX
MakeAixam
Model500
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,806 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 35,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

full undertray fitted

offside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,179 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,177 miles

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

all tyres cracked/perished on tread

Fail 17 Nov 2009 35,177 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracked/perished on tread

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,175 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 35,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,488 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,648 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 31,157 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 31,157 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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V56 EDX is a 1999 Aixam 500 in White with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 30,470 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 V56 EDX, 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 27 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V56 EDX registered?

V56 EDX is a 1999 Aixam 500, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V56 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V56 EDX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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