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X583 FGO

2001 Aixam 500

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,182 mi
Last recorded37,182 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX583 FGO
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,182 miles

both steering rack gaitors starting to crack/ perish

drivers seat mountings slight movement

front brake calipers mountings slight movement

handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack

nearside front hub/ bearing slight play

offside front brake slight binding

offside rear foot and handbrake performances slightly low

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear exhaust rusty/ repaired

rear tyres starting to perish

spare tyre cracked/ perished and is flat

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 12 Jul 2017 35,571 miles

both steering rack gaitors starting to crack/ perish

front brake calipers mountings slight movement

front brakes slight binding

nearside front hub/ bearing slight play

rear exhaust rusty/ repaired

rear foot and handbrake performances slightly low

spare tyre is flat

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 12 Jul 2016 34,392 miles

rear exhaust rusty/ repaired

nearside front brake caliper mounting bolts slight movement

nearside front brake slight binding

nearside front hub/ bearing slight play

nearside steering rack gaitor starting to perish

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,941 miles

nearside front hub slight movement

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake performances slightly low

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear exhaust starting to rust and repaired

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,619 miles

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

rear exhaust starting to rust and repaired

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,749 miles

front tyre treads worn to 2mm

rear exhaust starting to rust/ repaired and mounting rubber starting to crack

rear foot brake performances slightly low

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Fail 30 May 2013 29,743 miles

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

front tyre treads worn to 2mm

nearside front lower suspension ball joint slight movement

rear exhaust starting to rust/ repaired and mounting rubber starting to crack

rear foot brake performances slightly low

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,983 miles

front tyre treads worn to 3mm

offside rear foot brake performance slightly low

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear exhaust starting to rust and repaired

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,234 miles

chassis/ frame starting to rust

front tyre treads worn to 1.6mm

rear brakes performances slightly low

rear exhaust rusty/ repaired

steering rack gaitors starting to crack/ perish

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,956 miles

front tyre treads inner edges worn to 2mm

offside steering rack gaitor strating to crack/ perish

rear exhaust starting to rust and repaired

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,536 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 21,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,863 miles

rear tyres very badly perished in tread area and sidewalls

Fail 3 Mar 2008 18,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear tyres very badly perished in tread area and sidewalls

Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,712 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 14,213 miles

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

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

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

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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X583 FGO is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 X583 FGO, 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 X583 FGO registered?

X583 FGO is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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