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VX53 LJV

2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,355 mi
Last recorded46,355 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto20,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 LJV
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,355 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 46,355 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 38,514 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 38,514 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,934 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 30,789 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,312 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 23,312 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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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VX53 LJV is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 20,341 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 VX53 LJV, 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 23 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX53 LJV is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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