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X273 AEU

2000 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,377 mi
Last recorded48,377 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Aixam 50029,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 AEU
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,377 miles

Advise: passenger front seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2010 48,332 miles

Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,589 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 38,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 27,675 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 27,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres starting to split

fuel tank damp

o/s n/s front seats loose

Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

o/s/f n/s/f seats loose

Pass 12 Sep 2005 23,918 miles

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

n/s head light loose

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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X273 AEU is a 2000 Aixam 500 in Blue 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 X273 AEU, 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 X273 AEU registered?

X273 AEU is a 2000 Aixam 500, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X273 AEU safe to buy?

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