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W573 MWE

2000 Aixam 500

Green Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,206 mi
Last recorded22,206 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW573 MWE
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2011 22,206 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 16,784 miles

O/S Hand-Brake Cable Clip Missing.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,784 miles

O/S Hand-Brake Cable Clip Missing.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,058 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 13,430 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 13,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,070 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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W573 MWE is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Green with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W573 MWE, 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 W573 MWE registered?

W573 MWE is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W573 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W573 MWE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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