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X585 FGO

2001 Aixam 500

Green Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,742 mi
Last recorded46,742 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX585 FGO
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 46,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 43,099 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 43,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,099 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 41,139 miles

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

plastic over sills fitted

slight hand brake travel

unable to check brake fluid level

Fail 11 May 2010 41,133 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake warning light on

plastic over sills fitted

slight hand brake travel

unable to check brake fluid level

Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,085 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,676 miles

in balance on front brakes

Fail 5 Nov 2007 35,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

in balance on front brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,469 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front subframe corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2006 32,461 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front subframe corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,818 miles

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

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

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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X585 FGO is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Green with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X585 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.

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What year was X585 FGO registered?

X585 FGO is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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