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W945 LFE

2000 Aixam 500

Green Diesel 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,263 mi
Last recorded49,263 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 LFE
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2017 49,263 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 May 2016 44,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2016 44,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 39,701 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 35,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 35,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,971 miles

slight noise in rear wheel bearings

slight water leak from radiator

Pass 25 May 2012 23,391 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 23,381 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,245 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 13,767 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,879 miles

auto gearbox belt cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,465 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 11,034 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 10,616 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 18 May 2006 10,033 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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W945 LFE is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Green with a 498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W945 LFE, 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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W945 LFE is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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