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X622 BND

2001 Aixam 500

White Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,701 mi
Last recorded53,701 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX622 BND
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 53,701 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 57,734 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 57,731 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,497 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,757 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split

spare wheel holder and battery little loose

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,757 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split

spare wheel holder little loose & battery little loose

Pass 9 May 2013 52,392 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,258 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 48,431 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 48,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,978 miles

front discs corroded x 2

n/s/rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 22 Mar 2011 43,972 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

front discs corroded x 2

n/s/rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,162 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 38,162 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 32,427 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 32,427 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,595 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 29,592 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,570 miles

Surface corrosion both front brake discs inner faces.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 29,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated, exhaust knocking on body.

Slight leak from centre exhaust joint.

Surface corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,532 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 29,530 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

NS door mirror distorted view to rear.

NSF brake binding heavily and requires attention.

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded & leaking slightly, baffles loose centre box.

Suspect wear developing NSF bottom ball joint.

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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X622 BND is a 2001 Aixam 500 in White with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X622 BND, 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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X622 BND is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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