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WK02 WVA

2002 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

22,603 mi
Last recorded22,603 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Aixam 50026,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 WVA
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate becomeing poor

Fail 11 Apr 2015 19,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate becomeing poor

Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,787 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 18,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,468 miles

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

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

all road springs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 17,468 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

all road springs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,335 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 16,335 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,519 miles

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

O/S/F brake disc slightly worn

Surface cracks to all tyres

Fail 14 Mar 2011 14,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

O/S/F brake disc slightly worn

Surface cracks to all tyres

Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,161 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Surface cracks to both front and n/s/r tyres sidewalls

Fail 16 Mar 2010 13,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Surface cracks to both front and n/s/r tyres sidewalls

Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,961 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Surface cracks in treads of n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,032 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 10,032 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 8,680 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 8,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 6,963 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 6,963 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WK02 WVA is a 2002 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2002 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 26,040 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 WK02 WVA, 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 24 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK02 WVA is a 2002 Aixam 500, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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