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X485 DFG

2001 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,064 mi
Last recorded23,064 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 DFG
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,064 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,293 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,599 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 21,599 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 19,386 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 19,386 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,883 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 16,860 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 14,445 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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X485 DFG is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 27,062 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 X485 DFG, 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 25 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X485 DFG registered?

X485 DFG is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X485 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X485 DFG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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