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VU52 PZR

2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,476 mi
Last recorded40,476 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto25,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 PZR
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,476 miles

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front subframe corroding

n/s mirror glass missing

windscreen marked

Fail 16 Sep 2014 40,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front subframe corroding

n/s mirror glass missing

windscreen marked

Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deterioation

n/s mirror missing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 40,476 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,465 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

n/s mirror missing

o/s and n/s rear tyres deterioating

Pass 17 Sep 2011 31,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 31,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,668 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 26,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,445 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,257 miles

How Reliable is the Aixam 500 Sl Auto?

Based on 1,557 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
1,989
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 106
Steering rack gaiter split 85
Stop lamp not working 71
Headlamp aim too low 47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 46
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VU52 PZR is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 25,075 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 Sl Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 PZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 Sl Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU52 PZR is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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